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.