Visitor Center Host

Facility

Picture of Tule Lake wetlands looking west with Mt. Shasta in the background
Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a significant staging area for migrating waterfowl during spring and fall migrations; and while today’s wetlands represent just a small fraction of the wetlands that existed prior to reclamation, they remain crucial as a critical resource for the 80 percent of...

Location

Address

4009 Hill Rd
Tulelake, CA 96134
United States

Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
Yes
Virtual
No

About This Position

This is a visitor center host position at the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, located in Tulelake, California. Duties for this position include providing orientation and information to visitors; answering the telephone and other information requests; performing opening and closing duties at the center; performing minor maintenance and cleaning of the visitor use areas.


Volunteers in this position should have the ability to communicate with a wide variety of visitors while maintaining a positive attitude, show enthusiasm for serving the public, and expresses a desire to learn. No experience is required. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. On-site orientation, training, and a uniform will be provided and required to wear while on-duty.


Please list at least two references on your application. If applying as a couple, please provide both applicant names. Passing a background check is required. 



SKILLS

Clerical/Office Machines

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