Park Campground Host Volunteer

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application.

Position Description

As a Park Campground Host volunteer, you are donating your time to serve as a “live-in” volunteer at Bunker Hills/Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground during the period of late April through mid-October. The primary responsibility is to provide excellent guest services by assisting campers in answering questions and explaining rules that apply to them in a professional and helpful manner.  Hosts should be familiar with the campground rules and the reasoning behind them. It is expected that campground hosts will maintain positive, collaborative, and professional interactions with all Parks Department team members, in addition to the public. This position is a very important part of our customer service team.

Campground hosts are provided with a free site in return for services provided.  Campground hosts’ camping units and equipment may remain on-site during the full time of the host agreement.  Hosts will be provided annual vehicle entry permits for their vehicles.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These program examples are not all-inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of the primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Park Campground Host-Volunteer.

• Hosts should become familiar with local points of interest and the location where local services can be obtained, i.e., ATMs, groceries, supplies, and attractions.
• Light cleanup of Campground.
• Keeping restroom building neat and stocked between visits of regular cleaning crews.
• Assist in directing visitors to campsites and explaining camping fees.
• Assist with camping activities.
• Assist check-ins at the office.
• After-hours camping check-in and firewood sales.
• Assist with emergency evacuation/notifications during severe weather.
• Help with setting up campground programs/events as needed.
• Hosts will monitor campground loops and perform morning and evening rounds to ensure all campers are registered.
• Hosts will work with visitor center attendants and park services to assist with campground site tag deliveries/removals.
• Campground hosts are on-call to assist campers when the campground visitor center is closed, or attendants are unavailable. Campground hosts should attempt to greet new campers, introduce themselves, and explain what they do.
• Campground host's primary hours are when the visitor centers are closed and unable to assist guests.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Must own or have access to a camper.
• Be available to serve for the entire camping season.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!  Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO