Get Involved: Lathrop State Park - Camp Worker

Camp Worker

Description:

Lathrop State Park is located in a moderate climate at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. There are many scenic attractions to visit in the area, including the Sand Dunes National Park, US Forest Service hiking trails, and scenic byways. On the park, volunteers can enjoy mountain biking, hiking, golf, archery, birdwatching, or boating.

The camp worker position is a customer service-based position that involves working in the Visitor Center. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.

The position is 24 hours per week with some of the following duties:

• Provide information and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, educates on State Park regulations, etc.).
• Sell park passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood, and other novelties.
• May sell gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations, snowmobile registrations, and fishing and hunting licenses.
• Operate a cash register.
• Answering telephones and transferring/taking messages.
• May document and report visitor complaints.
• Cleaning and light maintenance duties of the interior and exterior of gates, visitor center and/or offices, including litter pick up.

Site Elevation:

6400 ft

Time Commitment:

24 hours per week.  Position is available for a season commitment of one month up to 6 months, depending on volunteer preference.  

Volunteer Benefits:

Position comes with a lakeview full hookup campsite that is in a private area away from the public. Washer/dryer is also available. 

Interests:

Volunteer Hosts - Campground Host, Maintenance and Construction - Maintenance and Construction

Skills:

Camping

Places:

Lathrop State Park