Job Title: Volunteer Camp Host
Department: Recreation
Hours: Volunteer
Job Description:
VOLUNTEER Opportunity
CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
377 “J” Street
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-7483
VOLUNTEER – CAMP HOST
The City of Crescent City is seeking a volunteer camp host at Lighthouse Cove RV Park. This is a volunteer position, with no wages or employment benefits. The City will provide Volunteer Camp Host with a free campsite at Lighthouse Cove RV Park, including water, sewer, electricity, WiFi and cable services.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities of the Volunteer Camp Host are to provide basic camp host services including: registering guests, collecting fees for space rentals, taking reservations, locking and unlocking facilities as necessary, notify City staff of any damages or need for repairs, and reporting any incidents to City staff or the Police Department as appropriate.
APPLICATION PROCESS: A City of Crescent City application must be received in the Administration Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Application materials are available at City Hall on the Job Board or on the City’s website at www.crescentcity.org.
FINAL FILING DATE: 5:00 PM, Friday, April 24, 2026
The City reserves the right to extend the filing deadline as necessary.
THE SELECTION PROCESS Subsequent to a position offer and prior to being selected, a candidate must successfully pass a fingerprint and background check, physical exam and drug testing. Candidate must also have an approved recreational vehicle disclosure form and occupant disclosure form.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Age: Must be 18 years or older
Education: High School Diploma, GED, HiSET or equivalent is required.
License/Certificate: A California Driver’s License or equivalent if resident of another state and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.
Essential Functions / Knowledge and Skills: Camp Host will provide approximately 16 volunteer hours per week. Hours and days will be approved by the Recreation Director, or by the City Manager and will perform the following essential functions:
- Provide basic maintenance duties including keeping restrooms and laundry rooms stocked and tidy; collecting litter from RV sites and tent area; empty trash receptacles on a regular basis before they overflow.
- Work in coordination with the other camp host(s). Any disputes or disagreements must be brought to the attention of the City Manager or his designee for resolution.
- Camp Host will be expected to call 9-1-1 or DNSO dispatch as necessary to obtain law enforcement, fire or ambulance services for the health and safety of other volunteer hosts, employees, park guests or the general public.
- Will be expected to participate in City of Crescent City required safety trainings (e.g., CPR and First Aid) and preparation for disaster drills (e.g., tsunami, earthquake).
- Must follow RV Park rules and regulations at all times and conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner.
Civic Purpose: Camp Host is volunteering his or her services to the City in furtherance of a civic purpose. Camp Host will be interacting with visitors to the community by registering them, answering questions, providing information about places to visit, shop, eat and explore.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Crescent City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or marital status or other non-merit factors in its hiring practices, including the process of recruitment, selection, promotion or other conditions of employment. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make reasonable efforts during the interview process to accommodate people with special physical or mental requirements. If special accommodation is necessary, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to your interview date.
For any questions, please contact Sara Barbour, Human Resources Manager.
City of Crescent City
Human Resources
377 J Street
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-7483, ext. 19
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.