Lodore Campground Hosts

Duties:

• --Explain rules and regulations such as the campground fee system.
• --Provide information on recreational opportunities in the Monument and surrounding areas including attractions, activities, and current road, trail, and fishing conditions.
• --Provide information on local services such as gas stations, stores, and medical facilities.
• --Inform visitors of potential dangers in the Monument, with a special emphasis on fire conditions and restrictions.
• --Perform stocking and cleaning of campground facilities and camp sites; mow/weedwack as needed; report all maintenance problems to the maintenance department.
• --Gather information on visitor use and keep the supervisor informed of problems at the campground.
• --Sign in and inspect permitted river groups for required equipment when a park ranger is not on-site.
• --Notify supervisor or law enforcement ranger if illegal activity or other emergencies are observed. Able to handle stressful situations such as a medical emergency until responding units arrive
• --Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications: Campground hosts must have the ability to work independently, be personable and neat in appearance, and enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Hosts should be moderately active and capable of walking or bicycling the equivalent of several blocks on uneven terrain. Hosts must become knowledgeable about Monument regulations and information commonly needed by visitors. Work is primarily outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (snow to blazing hot) typical of northeastern Utah/northwestern Colorado. A valid driver’s license is also essential, ability to drive a truck/trailer preferred

  Time Commitment: A minimum stay of one month and 40 hours per week. Preference will be given to applicants who wish to volunteer for the entire season. An average of 5 days per week is generally required. Days off may be flexible and extended when arranged in advanced.

  Benefits: Live in a campground of a beautiful National Monument and meet lots of great people. Hosts will be provided with volunteer uniforms and a park radio with charger, misc. supplies (i.e. pens, notepads, etc). Orientation tour of Dinosaur National Monument, and depending on time commitment, a possible orientation trip down the Green and/or Yampa with NPS river rangers.