Camp Host

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is looking for an enthusiastic couple to perform the duties of Campground Host at Wyeth Campground for 2021! This opportunity is in the Columbia River Gorge, near the community of Cascade Locks, Oregon and the many recreational opportunities located nearby. The campground is located near Interstate 84 and contains 13 individual sites and 3 group sites. The campground is located in a forested setting and provides easy access to the Columbia River Historic Highway Trail (a paved walking and biking path) and the Wyeth/Gorton Creek Hiking Trail. Reservations are accepted for 11 of the campground’s sites, as well as all three of the group sites. Two campsites are available on a first come-first served basis.

The duties and responsibilities of this opportunity are as follows: Ensure that users of the site have reservations and only occupy their designated site during their assigned reservation period, educate regarding rules and regulations of the site (quiet hours, occupant limit, etc.), report serious violations of regulations to the Forest Service Point of Contact or Law Enforcement as warranted, clean and maintain restrooms, fire rings, and grounds upon check-out of reservations, ensure sites are clean for incoming reservation groups, keep roads and driveways clear, and mow a large grassy area in the campground as needed. As this opportunity requires extensive public interaction, a person or couple who has an affinity for public engagement is needed. Past campground host experience is helpful, but not required. Training will be provided by the Forest Service. Electric, water and sewer hookups are provided as well as reimbursement for official travel and propane. Host receives $16 per day for living reimbursements. This site is near train tracks and Interstate 84, so train and highway noise can be heard from the campground. Dates would be April 28 – Oct 4, 2021. Actual camping season is May 1 – Sept. 30. Host would arrive a few days before May 1 and stay a few days after Sept. 30 to help with campground and facility preparation and shutdown.

DUTIES
-Ensure that correct party is checked in and out for their appropriately assigned campsite.

-Clean and maintain campground, to include restroom, individual and group campsites, fire rings, and grills. Pick up litter, remove ash from grills and fire rings, maintain restroom in a clean and sanitary condition.

-Educate and inform visitors regarding the area and recreational opportunities.

-Educate and inform visitors regarding rules and regulations.

-Mow lawn weekly or as needed.

-Inform Forest Service and/or Law Enforcement of any issues or violations of regulations.

-Attend Forest Service trainings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
-Ability and desire to interact extensively with visitors.

-Attention to detail.

-Willingness to clean and maintain restrooms, picnic sites, etc. All Personal Protective Equipment is provided by the Forest Service.

-Upbeat and positive attitude

SKILLS
Drivers License
General Assistance
Visitor Information
Working with People

WORK ENVIRONMENT
-Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Site is well-developed, but there are slip, trip, and fall hazards in any outdoor environment. Campsite with hook-ups is provided, but host must have their own RV.

JOB HAZARDS
General housekeeping
Slip, trip, and fall hazards

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