* Water system is once again up and running great*

The purpose of this position is to assist park employees with the daily operations of Cascara Campground. Cascara is a 39-site campground on the banks of Fall Creek Reservoir approximately 35 miles from Eugene. Fall Creek Reservoir is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. The campsites are primitive (no hook-ups,) but the host site has full hook-ups 30 or 50 amps electric, water, and a septic tank.  The rural communities of Fall Creek, Lowell and Dexter are nearby.                    

Time Commitment:

Approximately 20 hours per week per individual with required weekend coverage. Days off are Tuesday & Wednesday, which are subject to change based on need and holidays etc. For alternative days off please talk with host coordinator

Knowledge and Skills Desired:

Enthusiasm for parks and recreational experience with the ability and desire to communicate with people of all ages. General landscaping, maintenance, janitorial work, and customer service.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

·         Greet campers and answer questions relating to fees and/or rules. If rule enforcement is needed contact campground staff. 

·         Sell firewood to campers. Required to maintain a cash fund for firewood sales.

·         Litter pick up, restocking restroom supplies, and campsite cleaning.

·         Assist park staff with general landscaping including leaf and tree debris clean-up, mowing, weed eating, mulching, brush and invasive species removal.

·         Clean fire pits in alignment with Agency’s fire pit cleaning and debris disposal procedures.

·         Report emergencies or other park problems to park staff or local law enforcement officers.

·         Issue gate keys for Fisherman’s Point group campsite if needed.

Supplemental Tasks:

·         Assisting with interpretive programs such as our Teaching Kids How To Fish program

·         If host possesses such skills they could be asked to help with general maintenance tasks including painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.

·         Staff the entrance booth at gate on weekends as needed to provide information regarding campground rules and procedures.

·         May assist with other duties and special projects as requested by Ranger.

Training and Support:

• 54’ full hook up site – no pull through
• Park supplies PPE to complete tasks safely
• General training regarding park policies and practices.
• Change fund for firewood sales.

Fall Creek Reservoir is a prime recreation area surrounded by day-use parks and a campground. Cascara Campground is located on the eastern end of the lake near the point where Fall Creek enters the lake. The 39 primitive campsites are great for tent campers who remember that there are times when "roughing it" means just that. Every site comes equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. The campground has a swimming area with a swim platform and boat ramp.  A reservable RV group camp, Fisherman's Point, is just down the road from Cascara Campground.

There are five other day-use sites around the lake. North Shore and Winberry State Recreation Sites offer developed boat launches and other facilities.

Cascara Campground: Open May 1st - Sept. 30th. 39 Campsites are first-come, first-served with a maximum site length of 91 feet. There are 4 Vault toilets. There are no laundry or shower facilities.  Coin laundry services can be accessed at the Dexter Shores RV Park on Hwy 58.

Fisherman's Point Group Camp: open May 1st - Sept. 30th. 8 designated sites, 16 vehicle maximum. Maximum 8 people per site. To make reservations for Fisherman's Point, call 1-800-452-5687.

Services:

·         Camping             

·         Tent      

·         Primitive

·         Reservable group RV

·         Picnicking           

·         Wildlife watching

·         Bird watching   

·         Terrestrial mammal watching    

·         Native plants

·         Boating

·         Boat ramp          

·         Fishing

·         Swimming          

·         Nature programs

·         Interpretive events

·         Forest  

·         Waterways        

·         Lake

·         Mountains

-         Restrooms