Campground Hosts

CAMPGROUND: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

SOURCE: Volunteer.gov

AVAILABILITY: 5/15/2020–9/30/2020

RV SITE INFORMATION: SITE DETAILS: Camp SitesDescription: In return for your volunteer work, you will be given a free campsite. You will need to provide a recreational living unit. Campsite amenities vary based on location. Please indicate your minimum site needs in your application.

Volunteer Activities• Campground Host • Visitor Information • General Assistance DescriptionJob Title: Campground Host — Various Park Campgrounds Supervisor: NPS Campground Supervisor Goal: To provide a quality camping experience for park visitors by assisting with campground operations for busy campgrounds in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Location & Dates:  Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks have Campground Host positions available in each district of the parks. In Kings Canyon, we are looking for hosts in the Grant Grove and Cedar Grove areas of the park and in Sequoia, we are looking for hosts in Dorst, Lodgepole, Mineral King, and the Foothills. Most campgrounds are open from May through September although the campground located in the foothills is open year-round. Duties: Assist with campground and kiosk operations. Rove campground and educate campers on park and campground regulations, including proper bear-proof food storage. Provide information to visitors on recreational opportunities in the park and surrounding areas, including the evening campfire programs and other Ranger programs. Provide information to visitors regarding the National Recreation Reservation Service used for reservations in the National Park system. Actively participate in the park wide safety program; inform visitors of potential dangers in the park, with a special emphasis on river safety. Perform minor maintenance when directed, if qualified; report all other maintenance problems to the campground supervisor. May operate cash register and collect campground fees. Gather information on visitor use and keep the supervisor informed of problems in the campground. Notifies supervisor or law enforcement rangers if illegal activity is observed. Complete other duties or tasks as may be mutually agreed upon. Qualifications: Camping experience. Ability to work independently. Good communication skills. Ability to relate to children and adults of diverse backgrounds. A positive attitude. Good listening skills. Experience handling money and operating an electronic cash register desirable. Knowledge of other languages helpful. Would prefer someone with previous campground hosting or extensive camping skills, but will train otherwise qualified people. Other Requirements: Drivers license required. Physical demands – lots of walking and prolonged standing. Altitude of the campgrounds should be taken into consideration for individuals with health issues. Benefits to Volunteer: Personal enrichment and experience working in a national park setting. Job training and experience in working with the public and an opportunity to interact with park staff and visitors of varying backgrounds and experiences. Training: Host will receive orientation and training in campground operations involving a reservation system, bear management and other topics. Working Conditions: Hosts will work a minimum of 32 hours per week, which includes weekends. Hosts will have two consecutive weekdays off. Shifts will depend upon campground needs. In return for your volunteer work, you will be given a free campsite. You will need to provide a recreational living unit. Amenities in the host sites vary from dry camping to water and electric hookups. Volunteer uniforms and park radios are provided. A government vehicle may also be provided for official duties. Area: Campgrounds range from the foothills where summers are hot and dry to approximately 7,000 feet elevation where summer days are warm and comfortable with cool nights. The majority of work is performed outdoors in the campgrounds. Location is in prime black bear habitat, so encounters with bears are likely. The closest metropolitan areas are Fresno and Visalia.  ***** The National Park Service is an Equal Opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be made solely on the basis of merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, or any other non-merit factors. HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Camp SitesDescription: In return for your volunteer work, you will be given a free campsite. You will need to provide a recreational living unit. Campsite amenities vary based on location. Please indicate your minimum site needs in your application.