Responding to this opportunity alerts staff of your interest in this role. It does not automatically sign you up for this assignment. Park Staff will reach out to interview you and determine if you will be selected to volunteer for this specific assignment and if potential availability for this assignment matches your needs.
Location of Assignment: Cape Blanco SP – Cabin Host position – Site 48
Time Commitment/Schedule:
· One month minimum with 20 – 30 hours of duty each week per host.
· This position will be on duty Friday through Tuesday, with Wednesdays and Thursdays off.
· On duty hours may be between 9am & 8pm depending on scheduled duties.
o The time constraints to consider include advertised firewood sales on some evenings. Campsite check-in & check-out times are an important factor in planning your day when duties are assigned – all work related to these duties must be completed before new arrivals and after departures.
· A schedule of expected duties will be provided to help with planning.
Purpose of Volunteer Role: The Yurt and Cabin Host assists campground operations and improves visitor experience by providing direct service and support to the yurt and cabin program at the park.
General Responsibilities:
· Safety first – Volunteer must be trained by a park ranger on all equipment prior to its use. Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.
· Respond to visitor, staff, and volunteer requests in an attentive and respectful manner.
· Assist with cabin guest check-in, registering a reservation, & checkout.
· Perform general cleaning and servicing cabins; including: emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, and wiping down & disinfecting beds, tables, chairs, & touch surfaces.
· Alert staff to safety issues, facility issues, and major cleaning needs.
· Provide general site maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, light landscaping, and sweeping.
· Provide assistance to staff by restocking brochures, maps, and registration slips.
· Operate utility vehicles (golf carts, gators, etc.).
· Support, sell, and restock firewood for 3 hours Sunday through Tuesday evening, but be reasonably available for sales as needed by visitors. Change fund will not be issued; money from sales will be dropped into the payment box after each sale.
· Provide maintenance, cleaning, and support for transfer station and recycling station.
· Provide general restroom maintenance, including wiping down countertops & sinks, dumping the garbage, and restocking supplies
· Provide general campground maintenance, including cleaning out fire pits, blowing, & raking.
· General landscaping duties including: pruning, raking, weeding, mowing, and trimming.
· Attend monthly safety meetings.
Restricted Tasks:
· Hosts may share information on park rules with visitors, but volunteers do not enforce rules or make initial contacts for rule infractions. This activity is only performed by park staff.
· No use of chainsaws or heavy equipment – This activity is only performed by trained park staff.
· No use of ladders while on duty.
· Working in open toed shoes/sandals while on duty.
· Working in shorts/capris, hosts must wear pants that cover the entire legs while on duty.
Minimum 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.
· Bending & twisting motions from side to side, crouching, walking on uneven terrain, walking up stairs and/or ramps, shoveling and raking motions, use of pruners and other tools that may require grip strength.
