Tomoka State Park Resident Campground Host(s) July-August 2021 (Ormond Beach, FL)
ORGANIZATION: Florida State Parks - District 3
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Tomoka State Park needs July-August2021 campground hosts! Campground hosts answer questions, help with maintenance and are available for late-night emergencies. A campsite is provided in return at no charge. Couples welcome!
IMPORTANT: MAXIMUM CAMPER/RV/RIG SIZE 34 FEET. No sewer hookup provided on campsites.
Volunteer Position Title: Campground Host
Volunteer Manager: Aggie Armstrong - Aggie.Armstrong@dep.state.fl.us
Job Type: Maintenance
Schedule: This position is for a maximum of two (2) months only. Minimum of 20 hours per week, 5 shifts of 4 hours each day - 2 days off and 5 days on are required. Dates needed filled are for July 2021 and August 2021.
Regular Job Duties: Performs general maintenance of 1 restroom building in the campground. Tasks include, but not limited to, daily bathhouse cleaning/sanitizing and stocking and serve as a camper resource. This is a strenuous job at times, must be able to clean bathhouses thoroughly and provide extra support for campsite cleaning (if needed). Must be able to work in all weather conditions - rain or shine and in the heat.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required: Campground hosts must:
- Be able to work 20 hours a week outdoors and in all weather conditions - Florida summers are very hot with near-daily rain!
- Be comfortable working as a part of a team
- Stay in a designated campground volunteer site
- Have a valid driver's license
- Be able to pass a sexual offender background check
- Be at least 18 years old
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Preferred: Experience working in a campground, state park, ranger station, and/or in customer service. Previous park references preferred.
Training: All hands-on and online training will be provided in-house.
Volunteer Benefits:
- Ability to collaborate with volunteers and park staff at Tomoka Basin State Parks
- Make a difference in preserving, interpreting and restoring our natural and cultural resources
- Contribute 50 hours of service and receive 6 free park entries to any state park excluding Ellie Schiller Homosassa Wildlife State Park, Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
- Contribute 250 hours of service and receive year-long free admission to all parks excluding Ellie Schiller Homosassa Wildlife State Park, Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
- Volunteer recognition events, certificates, awards and more!
More opportunities with Florida State Parks - District 3
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About Florida State Parks - District 3
Location:
NA, Apopka, FL 32712, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Florida Park Service is to provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources.
Description
Public service is the central theme of every Florida Park Service endeavor. High standards of management and service are the Florida Park Service trademark. Quality resource-based outdoor recreational experiences assure that Florida's state parks will continue to serve as major tourist destinations, thereby contributing significantly to the State's economy.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2099 N Beach StOrmond Beach, FL 32174
DATE POSTED
May 17, 2021
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Janitorial Maintenance
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Minimum 20 hours per week; one month minimum stay.