Virgin Valley Camp Host

Facility

pronghorn herd in sagebrush ecosystem
Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge
Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1931 when the Audubon Society and Boone & Crockett Club purchased over 34,000 acres of the Last Chance Ranch. Later, they designated the land a National Antelope Refuge. In 1936, over 540,000 adjacent acres were set aside as the Charles...
National Wildlife Refuge
Denio,NV

Location

Address

20995 Rabbit Hill Road
Lakeview, OR 97630
United States

Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
Suitability
Families, 55+
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About This Position

Do you like camping with full hook-ups in rural, high desert sage brush areas with a chance to see pronghorn, greater sage-grouse, mule deer, and birds? Are you into dark night skies and access to local hot spring area? Are you a hard independent worker but also like to talk with other campers and visitors? We're looking for you!


We need a reliable person or couple for visitor services and facility maintenance duties.


Campground Host Duties:

  • Be an educator to share Refuge rules and promote good campground behavior with fellow campers
  • Clean and maintain vault toilets and fire pits in main campground and backcountry campgrounds
  • Drive a government vehicle on gravel Refuge Roads to complete tasks; up to 6-8 hours for two days a week

Schedule will include weekends and two days during week with some flexibility. More details will be provided and discussed during interview process. Personal vehicle is required for off day travel, such as getting groceries.

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