Visitor Center Host (Summer)

Provide high quality interpretive services to enhance visitors experience and understanding in a highly trafficked visitor center. Staff front information desk, greet visitors, answer visitor questions, explain Corps missions of flood risk management, hydropower, environmental stewardship and recreation, inventory lost/found items, perform minor janitorial services, customer service, educate visitors about park rules, maintain brochure racks, assist with educational programs and promoting water safety. Work can consist of long hours while being on your feet, walk up to half a mile, lift up to 25 lbs. The projected schedule will be for three, five hour days and 4-5 days off. Open until filled.

Located within the Ozark Mountains in beautiful southwest Missouri, Table Rock Dam was built in the 1950s for flood risk management and to provide hydroelectric power. The surrounding area is a recreation paradise for fishing, hunting, hiking, caving or just being in nature. Branson, MO is situated within a day’s drive of 50% of the U.S. population, and receives up to 65,000 visitors daily. A local amusement park, Silver Dollar City, is sure to fulfill your need for a thrill ride and more live entertainment. The Dewey Short Visitor Center is one of the Corps’ regional visitor centers and receives an average of 150,000 visitors annual from around the world. Summers can be hot and humid at times and winters are mild but can occasionally experience below freezing temperatures and inclement weather.