Job Description
Lake Houston Wilderness Park (LHWP) is currently seeking camp hosts to live on site in this beautiful, lushly forested expanse of nearly 5,000 acres. The park is located four miles east of New Caney (approximately 30 miles north of Houston) off Hwy-59. Lake Houston Wilderness Park is the only park in the department’s inventory that allows overnight camping. This is not an RV park; only camp hosts can park RVs on the property.
Although there is no hunting allowed in the park, there are plenty of other things to do. It offers a variety of outdoor learning experiences for people of all ages including camping, hiking, trail running, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, birding, fishing, and horseback riding (visitors must bring own bikes, fishing equipment, watercraft, and horses). Camp hosts are not allowed to board horses at the park. Most of the park is heavily forested with beautiful trails which provide a perfect setting for photography, nature study, bird watching, and relaxing.
The position is a part-time volunteer position assisting with essential end of day and after hours’ functions related to guest safety and security. This position has the possibility of being hired on as a contract employee through Allied Universal Security.
Other duties may include but aren’t limited to custodial, maintenance and backup cashiering. In exchange for these work duties the Camp Host will be given a campsite with full hookups, and free use of facilities.
Opportunities for Site Hosts to assist in public education, resource management, visitor services, and maintenance of gardens and trails is available during unscheduled volunteer hours.
Essential Functions:
• Ensure all park visitors are following park regulations
• Make sure all guests have left the park at closing
• Check/restock supplies at center bathrooms
• Check overnight tags
• Answer inquiries from park guests after hours and provide security.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed depending on the skills and experience of the applicant
The Camp Host must meet the following criteria:
• Prefer a retired individual or couple
• Must be willing to approach visitors when necessary in a calm and polite manner.
• Must pass a background check
• Must have an RV, valid driver’s license, and a personal cell phone with service provider.
• Ability and willingness to volunteer at least 25 hours a week per site
• Be a self-starter with good organizational skills
• Must demonstrate ability to be reliable and punctual.
• Preferred experience in general maintenance, working with the public, and/or in customer service roles.
• Love the outdoors
• Have references
If interested please send a resume and a picture of your RV to Lauren.hollenbeck@houstontx.gov or call 832-395-7318. You are welcome to find out more about us at http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/parksites/lakehoustonpark.html