Volunteer Park Host Needed
Posted by City Hall on Sep 10, 2024
Position Filled.
PURPOSE OF HOST: To greet and provide services to visitors of Vernonia Lake, encourage compliance with park rules and assist staff in selected maintenance tasks.
PARK LOCATION: Vernonia Lake
RECREATION VEHICLE: Park Host will have full hook-up and water with sewer and internet access.
LENGTH OF STAY: Host assignment and duration of stay is at the pleasure of the City. The typical minimum length of stay is one year. Park Host agreements are reviewed each year on the anniversary.
VOLUNTEER PARK HOST JOB DESCRIPTION: Greet and assist park visitors, answer questions, receive comments and pass out publications. Be a viable representative of the Parks Department, with knowledge of park rules and regulations. Be informed about the park setting, location of other parks, and local attractions and activities.
Be observant of activities within the park that require attention by park staff or law enforcement and contact help when emergencies occur. Call 911 for emergency or police.
Promote pride in our parks by maintaining a clean campsite and performing minor maintenance tasks, such as daily litter pick up and emptying garbage cans.
On a daily basis:
• Park hosts must work a minimum of two hours per day 7 days a week.
• Walk through the park, noting any problems or concerns, and bring such problems and concerns to the attention of City Hall staff.
• Clean restrooms on a daily basis.
• Clean primitive camping area and have ready for camping use.
Determine any additional duties and responsibilities through discussion with the City Administrator and Park Staff. City Administration may add or delete special hosting assignments, as well as lengthen a host’s stay, on an individual park basis as operational needs change. Please check with the City Administration if you have any questions.
NOTE: Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check.
HOW TO APPLY: Obtain a Park Host Application from City of Vernonia, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, Oregon, 97064 or online HERE. Mail or deliver your completed application to City of Vernonia 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR 97064.
