Campground Watchmen

Job Description

Job Description

Greetings and well met! We invite you to join our team at the Fields of New Market Campgrounds for the 52nd season of the Texas Renaissance Festival!

Campground Watchmen play a vital support role in ensuring guests have a safe, comfortable, and well-prepared camping experience. This hands-on position involves assisting with accommodations, maintaining key campground services, and supporting daily operations across the property. We are seeking overnight opportunities too!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist guests upon arrival and provide general support as needed
• Prepare accommodations, including placing cots and setting up firepits
• Build and manage bonfires upon guest request, ensuring safety protocols are followed
• Staff the Exit Booth as needed and assist with traffic flow
• Support guests with proper use of the Dump Station, especially during high-traffic periods
• Perform a variety of campground tasks and support operations as needed

Work Environment & Safety

• This is a physically active, hands-on role; personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided
• Must be comfortable working with human waste and other non-hazardous waste materials
• Ability to lift 20–40 lbs consistently
• Ability to work outdoors in heat and all-weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on a variety of tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working outdoors in various conditions
• Commitment to maintaining a helpful, professional, and positive attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay ($15/hr)
• Overtime opportunities
• Dynamic outdoor work environment
• Opportunity to be part of a team supporting a unique guest experience