Day-Use Host

Host Team preferred.  Exceptions can be made for the right candidate(s).

Rogue Management Unit has a max stay of 3 months in a given location.

This little known rural day-use park is a little off the beaten track.  Situated just off Hwy 199 between the amazing Redwood Coast and the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon and located on the Illinois River, this park is where the east and west forks meet just outside of the small town of Cave Junction. During the summer months, it’s a great place for visitors to cool off from the summer’s heat or for hikers and equestrians to access scenic trails through the adjacent woods.  There is also a popular disc golf course on the property and it is popular for picnics and fishing.

All Hosts will have access to a Full Hookup Site with water, power, and sewer. 

Location of Assignment: Illinios River State Park

Time Commitment/Schedule: 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Day use Host provides service for a park by supporting landscaping, general repair, special maintenance projects, and maintenance shop upkeep.

General Responsibilities:

·       Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.

·       Organize, inventory, and maintain cleanliness of tools, shop, and shared maintenance spaces.

·       General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, and trimming.

·       Performing minor building maintenance including: light painting, bulb replacement, minor safety repairs & construction.

·       Clean-up and debris removal.

·       Accomplish tasks using tools including: basic hand and power tools, blowers, and trimmers.

·       Provide support for maintenance staff.

·       Open and close Park gates

Required Qualifications:

·       Be at least 18 years old.

·       Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

·       Ability to travel on uneven terrain, as well as be stationary for long periods of time.

·       Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

·       Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.).

·       Ability to be flexible and work as a team with staff and other hosts.

Additional Responsibilities, Based on Park Need:

·       Operate and maintain small powered equipment.

·       Provide assistance and support to staff for maintenance and repair of large equipment and vehicles.

·       Provide assistance and support to staff in maintenance and construction projects.

·       Drive state vehicles.

·       Perform general trail maintenance, including brushing, tread work, and building drainages.

·       Assisting with various projects throughout the park if needed.

Restricted Tasks: Case by case basis: Needs District Manager and Safety Program Coordinator approval

·       Performing high hazard tasks as outlined in the Volunteers and Safety Sensitive Tasks Procedure, including:

o   Operating chainsaws and heavy equipment.

o   Servicing large equipment, plumbing, electrical work, and/or welding.

o   Working at a height over 6 ft. or excavation deeper than 4 ft.

o   Confined space entry

o   Exposure to contaminants requiring respiratory protection.

·       Enforce park rules. Hosts may share information on rules, but not enforce or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This task is prohibited and not subject to approval.

Duties Include:

•                  Greet visitors to park and inform them of park rules

•                  Be a presence and keep an eye on park facilities

•                  Open and Shut Park Gates Daily

•                  Empty trash cans

•                  Litter Pick in park including disc golf course and trails

•                  Stock and clean vault toilet

•                  Perform general exterior maintenance and landscaping duties

•                  Operate lawn mower, weedwhacker, blower and other power equipment

•                  Use hand Tools

•                  Complete Small Projects

•                  Take direction from On Duty Ranger

•                  Inform Rangers of park needs

Volunteer host positions are a valued and integral component of the Illinios River Forks State Park team. Position duties vary and may change depending on the time of year, staffing levels, the specific interests and talents possessed by individual park hosts and the specific location (site) you are assigned.