Job Description
We expect the Camp Host to camp at Morgan Lake from April 21 until Sept 22. The $500 is a volunteer stipend and you can expect to work about 3 hours per day/7 days per week. The Park Host location has a sewer hook-up only, however, the city will provide potable water, propane refills and gas for a power generator, but the host must provide the generator. The Morgan Lake campsite has a parking pad, shelter, picnic table, and fire pit.
Job Duties: Greet and assist park visitors, answer questions, receive comments and pass out publications. Collect registration information from campers and monitor their stay. Be a visible representative of the Park and Recreation Department, with knowledge of park rules and regulations. The Park Host is not required to enforce the rules.
Be informed about the park setting, location of other parks, and local attractions and activities.
Be observant of activities within the park that require attention by park staff or law enforcement and contact help when emergencies occur. Call 911 for emergency or police.
Promote pride in our parks by maintaining a clean campsite and performing minor maintenance tasks, such as daily litter pick up and emptying of garbage cans.
On a daily basis:
- Park hosts work approximately three hours per day 7 days a week.
- Walk through the park, noting any problems or concerns, and bring such problems and concerns to the attention of City of La Grande’s parks staff.
- Clean and fill paper products in restrooms on a daily basis.
Determine any additional duties and responsibilities through discussion with the Parks Department staff. Park and Recreation staff may add or delete special hosting assignments. Please check with the Park Staff if you have any questions.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $500.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call