Store/Visitor Center Host at Fort Stevens State Park - SCHEDULED from Aug 1, 2026 to Sept 30, 2026  Get Connected Icon

Get Connected Icon Aug 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026

Description

General Responsibilities: • Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner. • Alert staff to safety issues, facility issues, and major cleaning needs. • Support Park operations by serving in the small visitor center in the campground where you can expect to answer questions, assist with daily bike rentals, give out park brochures, maps, event information, etc. Visitor Center hosts can expect to be assigned one of the following daily schedules: 9am-2pm or 2-7pm. May through October, you can expect to assist the Ranger Station in facilitating daily bike rentals. • If scheduled as a Welcoming host, you can expect to have a 5-7pm shift (winter operations only). Your primary duties are to be available at your site should the public need assistance with any basic campground needs following staff departure. • Working in the campground entry booths, supporting campground staff in camper registration. Contacts are observation and information only. Provide screening of park visitors entering the campground June-September. You can expect if assigned entry stations to be working a 3-7pm or 4-8pm shift Thursday - Monday. • Working in the Greeting Booth at the Historic Area Day Use Site supporting park staff with day use fee collection. Contacts are observation and information only. • The Museum Store is operated and maintained by the Friends of Old Fort Stevens. The proceeds from revenues collected are used to develop and enhance programs and projects within the Fort Stevens Historic Area. Hosts assigned store duties can expect to: Work directly with the Friends of Old Fort Stevens Store Manager. Operate a Square point of sale system. Sweep floors, turn on exhibit lights, raise and lower flags. Stock and prepare museum store for customers. Open and close the Memorial Rose Garden. November-May you can expect a 3-6 hour shift with store hours being 10am-4pm. June-October you can expect a 4 hour shift with store hours being 10am-6pm Additional Responsibilities: • General landscaping duties including mowing, and trimming. • Provide general restroom maintenance, including wiping down countertops, sweeping floors, and restocking supplies. • Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.). • Operate and maintain small, powered equipment including basic power tools, blowers, and trimmers. • Clean-up and debris removal. • Clean-up and debris removal on trails. Physical Requirements: • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. • Ability walk long distances, stand for long periods of time, perform repeated motions such as shoveling or raking. • Ability to bend, crouch, twist, push and pull. • 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.
Get Connected Icon Requires: Volunteer Service Agreement: Park Host
Get Connected Icon Requires: Park Host Safety Training
Get Connected Icon Requires: Oregon Discrimination & Harassment Training

Location

Get Connected Icon 100 Peter Iredale Rd
Hammond, OR  97121