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Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000007J8Vh
ADDRESS: 2909 West Second Street Roswell, New Mexico, 88201
DATES: 4/20/2025 – 10/15/2025
DEPT: Bureau of Land Management
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The BLM Roswell Field Office is looking for a volunteer campground host for the Rob Jaggers Campground in south central NM. This Campground is located on the Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. Hosts will reside on site and work 5 days a week (Thursday through Monday) and are needed year round in 6-month terms. If hosts are a couple, only one person is expected to be on duty (and can receive a financial reimbursement for days worked). The Campground Host’s RV site has full hook-ups; propane, water, sewage, shaded grill area and fenced in yard.
Campground Host will routinely operate a UTV in the campground and occasionally may operate BLM vehicle or small equipment. Hosts will be expected to go through defensive driving class and background checks.
The main duties will be to engage with visitors and ensure that they have a safe enjoyable time at the campground, monitor fee requirements and compliance, conduct patrols of the campground and trails, assist with the recycling program, maintain and stock vault toilets, keep campground presentable and grounds maintained to increase visitor’s positive experience, and other duties as assigned. Occasionally, the host may be asked to assist with special events held out of the campground. Hosts will also patrol and maintain the NCA’s other campground, Cave Canyon Campground. This is a small primitive campground near the entrance to the Snowy River Cave.
The host is required to perform all duties while presenting a professional image to the public and BLM staff.
Host is expected to be devoted to the Campground and be available during daytime and weekend hours as needed by recreation area users. Host must also be self-sufficient and have personal vehicle to use for grocery runs and any other personal needs.
Pets are only permitted if approved by BLM Supervisor PRIOR to accepting the position. Pets must be leashed at all times!
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