Job Title: Park Resident Campground Host- Cleaning position. Location: Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine, Florida.
Date: August 1 - October 31, 2021
Hours: Minimum 20 hours per week. (3 days on, 3 days off rotating schedule).
General Description of Duties: Primary responsibilities include cleaning bathhouses and cleaning/raking campsites. Campground hosts also provide general park information, monitor activities in the campground, and notify park staff when action is needed. Campground hosts must maintain campground facilities and sites to Florida Park Service standards set by the Park Manager and work on special projects as designated by management.
Benefits to Volunteer: Personal enrichment and experience working in a state park. Camp hosts will receive a camp site at beautiful beach park, with a full hookup- electric, water, and sewer at no charge.
Goal/Outcome of Job: Provide professional services to park visitors by maintaining clean and safe campsites, grills, restrooms, and walking paths.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Desired: No particular knowledge or experience required. However, knowledge of the Florida Park System, and/or experience as a Camp Host is desired. Must be able to follow verbal and/or visual instructions, withstand exposure to the outdoors in Florida weather for hours at a time, and lift up to 25 lbs. Camp hosts must have skills in maintaining clean facilities, following through with assignments, and communicating effectively to park visitor, park staff, and park management. Training will be provided of specific job duties.
Special Requirements: Volunteer uniform must be worn when on duty as per Florida Park Service standards. Must be willing to accommodate schedule changes at management's discretion. Must follow all rules and regulations in the Florida State Park Volunteer Handbook and as discussed at orientation.
For more information, please email volunteer coordinator, Mary Mazyck, at mary.mazyck@floridadep.gov, or call 904-461-2035.