Job Description
Prairie Island Campground in Winona Minnesota is looking for 2 sets of volunteer campground hosts for the 2022 camping season. Situated directly on the banks of the Mississippi River the campground is a great place to get up close with nature. Fishing, Boating, Swimming, Hiking, Paddling, and Bird watching are just a few of the things you can take in. Winona is a festival town so there is no shortage of great cultural events to attend. The campground hosts a free summer music concert series, has an 18 hole frisbee golf course, beach, boat launch, a dog park, and much more.
We operate April 15* – Oct 31 weather and conditions pending. As camp host you will be required to be the direct campground contact for 1-1/2 days per week. The 3 sets of hosts together cover Sunday-Thursday. The campground managers are available 24/7 as needed and take over Friday-Saturday during the busy weekends. While on duty you will be responsible for the following:
– Answering the phone.
– Working with the online management and reservation system. (ResNexus)
– Greeting and checking in guests as they arrive.
– Creating new reservations for those who prefer making them via the phone or in person.
– Staffing the office/store as needed during your work days. (0-5 hours)
– Delivering the occasional load of firewood using the campground utility golf cart.
– Work one of the three major Holidays as needed and during Boats and Bluegrass Music Festival the last weekend of Sept.
In exchange for being a volunteer camp host you will receive one site (value $615/month) with 30/50amp electric and water, one full load of firewood per week, free access to our paddle sport and bike fleet, and 25% off all store items. You will also receive 2 passes to Boats and Bluegrass music festival ($390 value). Www.Boatsandbluegrass.com There is opportunity for 5-20 hours per week of paid employment at a negotiable hourly rate. info@prairieislandcampground.com
http://www.prairieislandcampground.com