Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/
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ADDRESS: Gulf Islands National Seashore; 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway; Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563
DEPT: National Park Service
DATES: 8/1/2021 – 11/30/2021
DESCRIPTION:
Seeking to fill 6 campground host positions at Fort Pickens campground from August 1 – November 30, 2021.
Gulf Islands National Seashore has 13 areas with beaches, islands, and historic forts, spanning from Okaloosa, FL to Cat Island, MS. This position is located at Fort Pickens Campground. The campground is located on a barrier island between the Gulf of Mexico and Pensacola Bay, a short distance south of Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, FL.
Campground host work 32 hours per week from August 1- November 30, 2021. Host duties include: greeting and assisting visitors by answering questions, explaining regulations, assisting visitors locate their campsite, and performing light maintenance and cleanup around the campground. Hosts will not be required to handle any law enforcement issues. All violations can be reported to the local dispatch and law enforcement rangers will be contacted.
Park staff will provide training and support in duties. Hosts perform duties independently without direct supervision. Staff will make regular contact to provide support, heavy maintenance, and regulatory compliance. An RV pad with hookups will be provided.
· Greet and assist visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude. Answer questions, explain regulations which apply to them to gain compliance, and assist campers in locating a campsite.
· Perform light maintenance work around the campground such as litter pickup, cleaning and stocking of restrooms.
· Keep park staff updated on any issues regarding campers, campsite facilities, or maintenance needs.
· Report any law enforcement issues to law enforcement.
· Maintain a neat, clean, and organized host site as an example to visitors.
· Represent Gulf Islands national Seashore and the National Park Service in a professional and courteous manner.
· Friendly and outgoing personality with good verbal and written communications skills.
· Ability to perform light maintenance work in outdoor conditions.
· Interact with a diversity of visitors while maintaining a positive, helpful, and non-confrontational attitude.
· Ability to serve independently without direct supervision.