2024 Pompeys Pillar National Monument Site Host (Interpretation)
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management
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Requirements
Working days are flexible and can be accommodated, but we will require three days a week, which will total to 24 hours a week. Please list THREE references who know you well and can attest to your character. Please do not list family members as references. Ideally, we would like someone who can volunteer all season (May-October).
Overview and Duties
Pompeys Pillar National Monument is located along the banks of the Yellowstone River and is the only surviving marker along the Lewis and Clark Trail. Visitors can ascend the steps to the signature that was left behind by William Clark, or ascend to the top of the Pillar for a panoramic view of the area.
As an interpretation site host, your duties will consist of:
- Providing interpretive programs, talks, or tours
- Interacting with the public to provide a positive experience
- Assisting with special events at the site
- Ensuring the visitor center is kept clean and tidy
The season starts on May 1st and runs until October 1st. The gates to the site are open from 8:30-5:00 and the interpretation center is open from 9:00-4:00. Your typical day would begin at 8:30AM and end at 5:00PM, with the day broken up into different tasks.
Training will be provided, as well as all necessary clothing and materials.
Site Accommodations
We have spaces to accommodate campers or RVs, with two 50 AMP ports and five 30 AMP ports. There is also a communal fridge/freezer and a washing machine and dryer on site. We do NOT have wifi at the site.
Nearby Amenities
Pompeys Pillar National Monument is located 30 miles east of Billings, MT. Billings has a population of 180,000 and offers a variety of grocery stores, restaurants, and forms of entertainment.
10 miles west of PPNM is the town of Worden, which has a grocery store, post office, and gas station.
You will also find several state parks and scenic areas that are only a short drive from the site. Some of these include: Pictograph Cave State Park, Chief Plenty Coups State Park, Beartooth Pass, Red Lodge, etc.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Abram Johnson at (406)-875-2407 or email abramjohnson@blm.gov. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-4:30 MST.
Start Date - 2024-04-27
End Date - 2024-10-01
Activities include: Historical Preservation;Tour Guide/Interpretation;Visitor Information
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About U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management
Location:
760 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81506, US
Mission Statement
The Bureau of Land Management's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Description
The BLM manages 245 million acres of public lands and 700 million acres of mineral estate. These public lands and subsurface acres are integral to the lives and livelihoods of communities and families across the country. We promote multiple-use on public lands to maximize opportunities for commercial, recreational, and conservation activities. This promotes healthy and productive public lands that create jobs in local communities while supporting traditional land uses such as responsible energy development, timber harvesting, grazing, and recreation, including hunting and fishing.
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3039 US Hwy 312Pompeys Pillar, MT 59064
DATE POSTED
February 14, 2024
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REQUIREMENTS
- Sunday;Monday;Tuesday;Wednesday;Thursday;Friday;Saturday