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Visitor Information Associate and RBMS Tier II Fee Collector

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ORGANIZATION: Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

  • 6 people are interested
cheerful visitor information assistants
staffing the front desk involves welcoming and orienting arriving visitors and answering questions to make sure that people have a fulfilling time in the area

Greet and orient visitors, collect admission fees using RBMS POS register system, & answer questions about the area including the winter the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped at Fort Clatsop. Open parking lot, visitor center, and fort replica and help with closing duties each workday. This work occurs all year and requires an in-depth multi-step background check. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park has no lodging. Volunteers from out of the area, agreeing to work 3-4 eight to nine hour shifts each week, may be able to use a 30-amp RV site at a KOA several miles away and commute to work in the park.

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About Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

Location:

92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, OR 97103, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the Volunteers in Parks program of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is to provide individuals opportunities to commemorate, preserve, and communicate the stories associated with the Corps of Discovery and its winter near the mouth of the Columbia River. Volunteers are important team members of the park staff and are encouraged to participate in all trainings, meetings, special events, etc. that are available to staff. This program will affirm their ownership and stewardship of this park and the entire National Park Service and will honor their specific contributions.

Description

Lewis and Clark NHP commemorates the winter encampment of the 33 member Lewis and Clark Expedition. The center-piece of the park is a replica of Fort Clatsop, the explorers' headquarters located about 6 miles south of Astoria. The Fort Clatsop unit includes the fort replica, trails, a visitor center with movies, exhibits, and a bookstore. The Netul Landing unit is nearby and includes parking and a canoe/kayak launch site. The Fort-to-Sea Trail starts at the fort and goes 6.5 miles to Sunset Beach on the Pacific Ocean.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Education & Literacy
Arts & Culture, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Wed Apr 03, 2024 - Sun Jun 30, 2024
08:30 AM - 05:30 PM

WHERE

92343 Fort Clatsop RoadAstoria, OR 97103

(46.136696,-123.87839)
 

DATE POSTED

February 15, 2024

SKILLS

  • Customer Service
  • History
  • Financial Literacy
  • Bookkeeping

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Three to four eight to nine-hour days per week
  • an in-depth background check

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