Signing up for this opportunity will require a short "interview". Selected Hosts will be given a scheduled time somewhere within the entire start and end dates of this opportunity.
The campground host is a volunteer position at 1 of the 6 campgrounds at Promised Land State Park (Deerfield, Pickerel Point, Pines, Beechwood, Northwoods, and Rhododendron). Each campground varies in the number of camp sites, ranging from 33 at our smallest campground and 106 at our largest. There are no full hook up Host sites available; all sites except Deerfield are electric only with water spigots nearby.
Volunteers will serve as a “live-in” host and are expected to perform a variety of tasks as outlined in the principal duties and responsibilities. Camp Hosts must display a friendly and courteous attitude, be able to communicate effectively with the public and keep campers informed, enjoy working with people, and preform moderate physical labor.
Due to the popularity of our campground host program and the need to meet various park operational goals, we strive to ensure that all host positions are filled during the camping season. Therefore, potential hosts may be asked to move to different campground areas if need be. We prefer hosts stay for consecutive 4-week periods.
Campground Host(s) will be required to provide their own camping unit, and any necessary camping equipment and personal items. Personal vehicles will be allowed at the host site with a limit of two vehicles not including the camping unit- (i.e., camper).
More details are in the Promised Land State Park Camp Host Job Description document.
PROMISED LAND STATE PARK JOB DESCRIPTION VOLUNTEER CAMPGROUND HOST JOB DISCRIPTION.
The campground host is a volunteer position at 1 of the 6 campgrounds at Promised Land State Park Deerfield, Pickerel Point, Pines, Beechwood, Northwoods, and Rhododendron). Each campground varies in the number of camp sites, ranging from 33 at our smallest campground and 106 at our largest. There are no full hook up Host sites available; all sites except Deerfield are electric only with water spigots nearby. Volunteers will serve as a “live-in” host and are expected to perform a variety of tasks as outlined in the principal duties and responsibilities. Due to the popularity of our campground host program and the need to meet various park operational goals, we strive to ensure that all host positions are filled during the camping season. Therefore, potential hosts may be asked to move to different campground areas if staying for consecutive 4-week periods.
ABILITIES REQUIRED
• Must display a friendly and courteous attitude.
• Must be neat in appearance and wear the provided volunteer t-shirts and or vests.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with the public and keep campers informed. • Enjoy working with people.
• Must be able to walk the campground and shovel, lift, and carry heavy buckets. Have pride in a clean camping area.
▪ The use of Golf Carts is not permitted on Park Property BENEFITS • Free use of campground host site.
• Camping in a beautiful area and meeting interesting people.
• Workman's Compensation if injured while performing duties. EQUIPMENT
• Campground Host(s) will be required to provide their own camping unit, and any necessary camping equipment and personal items. Personal vehicles will be allowed at the host site with a limit of two vehicles not including the camping unit- (i.e., camper).
The use of Golf Carts is not permitted on Park Property.
• Shovels, buckets, gloves, etc. will be provided for cleaning fire rings and picking up litter. Materials are located in the bathhouse pipe chase(s).
• A traffic cone will be available to put outside of the host site to get ahold of Rangers on patrol. For Ranger contact in an emergency call 911.
• Ask park staff if you would like any other tools or accommodations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES The primary responsibility of the campground host is to assist campers by answering questions and explaining the Park Rules and Regulations which apply to them. They must be familiar with State Park Rules and Regulations. Volunteers must perform light maintenance work around their assigned campground, which consists of:
• Maintaining camping permits daily on-site posts. Permits and Camper Reports are to be picked up at Office at 2pm. • Keeping the area free of litter.
• Checking sites for cleanliness, cleaning fire rings, when not occupied. • Checking restrooms- minor clean ups, restocking toilet paper, etc.
• Keeping the kiosk(s) well stocked with park maps and other relative information.
• Notify Park office with complaints/concerns of visitors to including but not limited to damage to facilities, violations of Rules and Regulations, and lost hikers or children.
• Bringing Lost and Found items up to the Park Office.
• If a cabin or cottage user checks in after-hours, inform them of the afterhours check-in procedures posted at the park office. Keys are placed in the office entry way in steel boxes marked cabin/cottage keys at Office Closing.
Volunteers are NOT to directly enforce any rules and regulations, be confrontational with guests, or engage in any combative behavior with park visitors. Visitors may be politely reminded of the rules, but not directly told what to do.
Any issues with park visitors MUST be reported to the park office or ranger staff. Volunteers are expected to work weekends and holidays. Volunteers get two days and nights off during the week which will be approved by the DCNR Ranger Supervisor. The Park Office must be notified of any other requests for time away. A sign-in /sign out log is located in the Park Office for day-long or multiple day absences. Volunteers’ generally work independently. They report to the DCNR Ranger Supervisor who is available to answer questions or discuss problems. The DCNR Ranger Supervisor will provide a short orientation for hosts' and assist hosts throughout the summer with any problems which may arise.
