Park Host



Job Details

Park Host
Employer

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Salary

$0.00 Hourly

Location

Talkeetna River Park, AK

Job Type

Volunteer

Job Number

2017-00033

Department

Community Development

Division

Park and Outdoor Recreation

Opening Date

03/13/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Summary

The   Matanuska-Susitna Borough has (2) campgrounds and (1) sports fields complex in need of Park Hosts.
 
Alcantra Outdoor Recreation Facility - is located in Wasilla, AK. This is a heavily used soccer and little league baseball/softball field complex. The RV parking area has wonderful views of the mountains. Water and electricity will be available. RV septic pumping is available off-site. A non-motorized trail system runs through the complex. No camping fees are collected. The primary responsibility will be to provide a physical presence on the property during the week-ends and in the late evenings, when the fields are not in use by organized groups, to discourage vandalism. Additional duties listed below.
 
Matanuska River Park - is located at mile 17 on the Old Glenn Highway in Palmer, Alaska. This park needs two Park Hosts who will alternate overseeing the tent and RV campground for 3 or 4 days each per week. The Park Hosts will coordinate their schedules to ensure that one host is onsite at all times. Each Park Host must have their own RV as living accommodations. Electricity, water, and sewer are provided. (*Note Friday - Monday coverage required.)
 
Talkeetna River Park is located in the small rural community of Talkeetna, AK. Talkeetna is a popular tourist destination, with over 100,000 tourist and recreation enthusiast visiting the community during the summer. Talkeetna River Park is a small tent camping area at the edge of town. The host will need their own RV.  We will provide electricity.  Camper fees will need to be collected, trash pick-up, restroom facilities cleaned daily and re-stocked. Additional duties listed below.
 
 

Pay Grade

Volunteer Opportunity. 

Stipend:  Park Hosts receive a $10.00 per day stipend.
 

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must pass a background check and be at least 18 years of age. They must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs. or at times heavier loads with assistance.  The applicant must be outgoing, courteous, and helpful to all park visitors. The applicant must provide their own functional recreational vehicle for living accommodations.  Tents are not allowed by the campground host.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties:  Greet visitors and collect fees from campground patrons. Keep trash cans emptied, clean restrooms, replace supplies, keep camping spaces clean after each patron's use, and perform other light duties as needed. Oversee the park to ensure it is clean and safe, and that visitors follow rules. Park must be monitored at all times. Contact authorities if laws are broken and report damage and vandalism to Park Staff promptly. Follow all safety instructions, hazardous materials disposal, etc.
Stipend:  Park Hosts receive a $10.00 per day stipend.
Timetable:  Depending on spring weather conditions, we will open between mid May to just before the Memorial Day weekend and we close after the Labor Day weekend.
 

 

Employer
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Address
350 E Dahlia Avenue

Palmer, Alaska, 99645
Phone
907-861-8404
907-861-8404

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