Visitor Center Hosts
- Full Time
- Yachats, OR, USA
- 0* USD / Year
- Applications have closed
Forest Service
Other
Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09t000000C9f5jAAB/visitor-center-hosts
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ADDRESS: Cape Perpetua Visitor Center; 2400 Highway 101 North; Yachats, Oregon 97498
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 8/20/2021 – 12/31/2021
DESCRIPTION:
Aug 2021 to December 2021: Friendly Host couple is needed to staff the Visitor Center/Devil’s Churn at the spectacular Cape Perpetua Scenic Area in the Siuslaw National Forest. We are seeking a host couple to represent the U.S. Forest Service and connect the public to the unique natural and cultural wonders of the Scenic Area. This is a fun, rewarding job which allows creativity, flexibility and opportunities for personal growth.
Hosts are asked to work 4 days each week with sometimes variable hours. The host’s main duty will be to staff the front desk of the Visitor Center or Devil’s Churn.
Hosts will be selling Forest Service recreation passes and the daily operation of the Discover your Northwest gift shop including sales and operation of cash register and credit card machine and some light cleaning of the visitor center. We need people who enjoy providing excellent customer service and who enjoy learning about the natural and cultural features of this Forest.
Forest service uniforms or vests are required and provided by the Forest Service. Vests are green and should be worn over dark solid colored shirts. Brown shoes/boots are required with the uniform.
Visitor Center RV Site:
We offer a level RV site adjacent to the Maintenance hosts. Full hook up ( 50/30/15) that includes electric, wi-fi and propane. There is currently a washer and dryer at the Visitor Center available.
Hosts are asked to work 4 days each week with sometimes variable hours. The host’s main duty will be to staff the front desk of the visitor center or Devil’s Churn.
Hosts will be selling Forest Service recreation passes and the daily operation of the Discover your Northwest gift shop including sales and operation of cash register and credit card machine and some light cleaning of the visitor center.
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area has 26 miles of hiking trails, magnificent old-growth coastal rainforest, wilderness areas, rocky shore tide-pools, beaches, and an off shore Marine Reserve. Nearby are the small coastal towns of Yachats and Waldport. Please visit the Cape Perpetua portion of the Siuslaw National Forest website for photos and information (http://www.fs.usda.gov/siuslaw) or go to “Siuslaw National Forest” on Facebook.
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