Campground Host Positions Summer, Early Fall 2020

Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge is a wetlands oasis on the northern edge of the mojave desert preserved for thousands of migratory birds and is an important nesting ground for the endangered southwestern willow flycatcher. Campground hosts play an important role in informing the public of the refuge’s conservation mission and many recreational opportunities. To learn more about the refuge please visit www.fws.gov/refuge/pahranagat and view our refuge’s film.

Duties:

• Greet visitors and provide information about the refuge. Restock brochures throughout the refuge.
• Assist in light, daily cleaning of displays, and restrooms. This includes cleaning pit toilets, fire pits, grills, picking up litter, light maintenance, and light grounds keeping.
• Inform visitors of regulations
• Report infractions and other user conserns to management
• Record information on visitation
• Be available to assist with special events and interpretive programs
• Occasionally fill in at visitor center when other staff are not available
• Drive a refuge vehicle
• Wear U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service volunteer’s uniform.

If desired, volunteers may also have the opportunity to assist with other refuge duties such as hosting at the visitor center front desk, removing invasive weeds, and participating in special events.

Requirements: The Campground Host position requires a commitment of 24 hours per volunteer per week. (We are currently seeking hosts for May-July 2020 and August-October 2020.)

When applying, please provide contact information for three references. Two references should be professional. If applying as couple, please provide both applicant names.