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Maintenance Host

LOCATION: n The Cove Palisades State Parkn DATES: n The Cove Palisades State Parkn; n Needed From September 1, 2023nnn Needed To September 30, 2023n Come host at The Cove Palisades State Park, on beautiful Lake Billy Chinook.   The Recycle/Relief position supports Deschutes Camp.  Duties include collecting and taking non-returnable recycling to Madras Sanitary once a week. (retunable cans/bottles are collected by another host for Madras High School sports… Read More »Maintenance Host

Day-Use Host

LOCATION: Smith Rock State Park DATES: Needed From September 1, 2023 Needed To September 30, 2023 You’ll love Smith Rock (aka one of the “Seven Wonders of Oregon”), nestled in the Crooked River Canyon in Oregon’s High Desert. We’ve got gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, amazing views of the Cascades on clear days, 12 miles of scenic hiking trails and plenty of wildlife viewing opportunites in the park. Smith Rock is considered… Read More »Day-Use Host

Yurt / Cabin Host

LOCATION: Jasper Point (Prineville Reservoir) DATES: Needed From January 1, 2024 Needed To March 31, 2024 Cabin Host/Campground Host Relief At Prineville Reservoir, we regard our park hosts as integral members of our team. Your contributions, efforts, and ideas are always valued. As OPRD’s first designated IDA park (International Dark-sky Association), Prineville Reservoir offers exceptional star- gazing opportunities. This position is located at the main campground. The host campsite is a… Read More »Yurt / Cabin Host

Day-Use Host

LOCATION: Dabney State Recreation Area DATES: Needed From January 1, 2024 Needed To December 30, 2024 Come and enjoy Dabney State Park. Enjoy the Sandy River and a disc golf course!  The parks staff and a multitude of park users need you!   We need a host or hosts for 4 -5 hours per person a day, 5 days a week to keep an eye on things for us. Weekends are… Read More »Day-Use Host

Interpretive Host

LOCATION: Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Site DATES: n Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Siten; n Needed From October 1, 2023nnn Needed To December 31, 2023n DESCRIPTION: Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Site is looking for enthusiastic hosts for the year 2023.  We have openings for October thru December of 2023.   If you love history, talking with people, and enjoying the outdoors then you will love hosting here.  Our hosts take an… Read More »Interpretive Host

Visitor Services Host

LOCATION: Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site DATES: Needed From September 1, 2023 Needed To October 31, 2023   Become an interpretive park host or volunteer at Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site!! This historical landmark in the beautiful John Day Valley is located near the Strawberry Mountains Wilderness. Here you will find opportunities for fishing, canoeing, hiking, biking and exploring other nearby historic sites. Kam Wah Chung’s historic building… Read More »Visitor Services Host

Yurt / Cabin Host

LOCATION: Cottonwood Canyon State Park DATES: Needed From August 1, 2023 Needed To August 31, 2023 Come join our team at one of Oregon’s largest and newest state parks! Cottonwood Canyon State Park (CWC) is in need of two Hosts or Host Teams for August 2023. We already have one Host Team that has been hosting at CWC for several assignments. They are easy-going and a pleasure to work with for other… Read More »Yurt / Cabin Host

Maintenance Host

LOCATION:  Willamette Mission State Park DATES: Needed From November 1, 2023 Needed To January 31, 2024 Shop Maintenance Host Position (Shop,, Day-use, Parkwide work): Customer service, provide information, and park presence Assist Rangers in field with trails and day use improvement projects Grounds landscaping (pruning, mowing (mowing grounds on uneven terrain), weeding, brushing) Litter/garbage pickup on grounds,roads, trails and river. Blowing and debri cleanup on accesses, trails and parking lots… Read More »Maintenance Host

Invasive Species Technician

Work for Colorado Parks and Wildlife as a Watercraft Inspector and Decontaminator at beautiful Ruedi Reservoir.  This position is a fun, meaningful opportunity to help protect Colorado’s waters from harmful aquatic invasive species. $18/hr. Full and part time available. No Hookups.

Campground Host

Job Duties: Reservations: List all that have Checked-in and Checked-Out Put up incoming reservation tags and take down old reservation tags daily from site posts Customer Information: Campsites, Cabins, Swimming Area, Hiking, etc. Keep sites blown off and clean for incoming guests Pick up litter throughout the campground Oversee firewood sales in campground (if designated) Clean fire rings Keep campground bathroom clean Familiarize yourself with policies and procedures Report any… Read More »Campground Host