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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.