Job Description
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DATES: 3/1/2021 – 10/31/2021
LOCATION: Arches National Park; 2282 SW Resource Blvd; Moab, Utah 84532
National Park Service
We are looking for couples or individuals to serve as volunteer campground hosts at Devils Garden Campground for the 2021 season which runs March-October. We are looking for a 1-2 month commitment. Ideally, applicants will have previous experience as camp hosts.
Devils Garden Campground has 52 sites and 2 group sites, and is located near the end of the park’s 18-mile scenic road. Camphost volunteers may reside in a small cabin or RV campsite; utilities include water, flush toilets, propane, and 20-amp solar-powered electrical hook-up. (Propane-powered appliances are advised). There are no restaurants, dump sites, wifi, or shower facilities in the campground.
Arches National Park is a stunning landscape where red rock meets blue skies in high desert country. Stone arches, spires, and balanced rocks fill the foreground with 12,000+ foot mountains in the background. Moab, UT is just five miles from the park entrance and has all services available. Temperatures frequently exceed 95F during the summer months.
Volunteers work 3-4 days a week, rotating with another set of hosts. You can be on call in excess of 8 hours/day. Duties include:
- Assisting park visitors with campground vacancy, fee, and registration information, providing excellent customer service.
- Performing campground compliance checks twice daily, using reservation system daily arrival sheet.
- Answering questions and providing orientation to Arches National Park and the surrounding federal, state, and county recreation areas; inform visitors about safety and resource protection concerns in the campground, park overlooks, and park trails.
- Keeping camping areas clean, organized, and presentable. Performing routine litter removal and minor maintenance in the campground as necessary.
- Performing all duties in a safe, professional, and respectful manner.
- Roving the nearby trails, interacting with visitors, noting and reporting resource damage, if any, and walking on uneven terrain (including rock and sand) in a variety of temperatures.
- Educating visitors about campground regulations, such as dogs off leash or generator hours. Working with law enforcement rangers to resolve minor problems.
- Wearing the NPS volunteer uniform according to written standards.
- Supporting search and rescue operations by providing trailhead checks and information to visitors, and acting as a radio relay. Hosts must attend basic Search and Rescue training before helping with the more physical elements of rescues such as carry-outs (optional).