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Join Naventure as a Davidson River Campground Host!

Location: Davidson River Campground, Pisgah Forest, NC
Position: Campground Host
Reports To: Site Supervisor
Job Type: Part-time, Seasonal, Non-exempt
Schedule: 24- 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Pay Range: $13.80/hour**

**This position requires living on-site at Davidson River Campground. Applicants must provide their own fully operational and self-contained, hard-sided RV. Full site hookup with utilities included is provided while employed with Naventure. Laundry facilities are provided on site. (Estimated value: $800/month)

As a Campground Recreation Host, you’ll help create a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable experience for visitors to Davidson River Campground, a part of the Pisgah National Forest in Pisgah Forest, NC. This is a hands-on, outdoor role for someone who enjoys working with people, staying active, and being surrounded by nature.

What You’ll Do

  • Greet and register guests and collect user fees. 

  • Work designated scheduled shifts in their entirety, arriving on time and staying until completion.

  • Assist in inspecting and cleaning the grounds. 

  • Complete all required reports, including the daily use report.

  • Routine cleaning of the day use area, toilet facilities, and grounds.

  • Engage the visitor to elevate their experience.

  • Support any Interpretive programs.

  • Provide recreation and local area information to customers.

  • Use “Good Host” concepts with the public.

  • Attend meetings held during the season as a combination of planning and training opportunities. 

  • Routinely work weekends, evenings and/or holidays as scheduled.

What We’re Looking For

  • Friendly, professional communication and strong customer service skills

  • Ability to work independently and follow established procedures

  • Comfortable handling cash and using basic technology (iPad/POS systems)

  • Calm, respectful approach to guest questions or conflicts

  • Ability to identify safety hazards and respond appropriately

  • Ability to work cooperatively with Adventure Pisgah, the U.S. Forest Service, and the public

  • Valid, current driver’s license required

  • Bonus: light maintenance or equipment experience (hand tools, golf carts, mowers, etc.)

Physical Demands

  • Work is performed primarily outdoors in variable weather conditions.

  • Requires mobility on uneven natural terrain; extensive walking, standing, bending, lifting, pushing/pulling light to heavy loads.

  • Ability to use hand tools, equipment, computers, and tablets.

  • Occasional travel between sites may be required.

  • Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals with disabilities.