Camp Host at Clear Creek

Join Us at the Arapahoe Clear Creek District! Working for the Arapahoe-Roosevelt National Forest in the Clear Creek District offers the opportunity to assist with outdoor recreation, maintain trails, and support environmental conservation in the stunning foothills and mountain landscapes near Denver. Our 2026 season offers dynamic roles for those passionate about the outdoors, allowing you to contribute to a thriving natural area just outside one of Colorado's most vibrant cities. 2026 Seasonal Positions Available We’re hiring for the upcoming season with multiple openings across several campgrounds within the Arapahoe-Roosevelt National Forest in the Clear Creek District. These roles are ideal for individuals passionate about conservation, outdoor recreation, and hospitality, and each campground offers its own unique setting and experience. Interested? Let’s Talk! We encourage applicants to reach out for more details about each campground’s unique offerings. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor professional or looking to start a new adventure, we’d love to hear from you! Title: Camp Host Reports To: General Manager Department: Operations Summary The Campground Host position is frequently filled by two people but may be an individual role in certain locations. The primary objective is to provide a quality recreational experience for visitors within areas operated by the Company. The Campground Host will implement nearly all operational tasks required within their assigned campground or area. RESPONSIBILTIES: Demonstrates courteousness and displays a helpful attitude to all visitors; provides excellent customer service by educating the public on the rules and regulations of the recreation area. Performs certain administrative tasks, including basic recordkeeping and fee collection. Maintains facilities and grounds, including cleaning, sanitizing and stocking of restrooms, emptying trash containers and replacing the liners, cleaning roadways and trails, cleaning campsites, picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and disposing of ashes. Rakes and grooms’ sites and public areas, maintains a litter-free facility, picks up micro-trash such as bottle caps and cigarette butts, maintains outlying areas such as trails, outposts, and rental cabins. Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, governmental agency representatives, and the visiting public. Registers campers, collects fees, and sells certain retail items such as firewood, ice, and concession goods. Processes revenues and fee collection data using Company approved forms and procedures. Familiar with local points of interest, nearby facilities, and local rules and regulations. Reports problems and any unsafe or hazardous conditions as they are discovered. REQUIREMENTS: Strong customer service skills; enjoys working in an environment of extensive public contact. Basic manual labor abilities, including an ability and willingness to clean and sanitize facilities with a variety of cleaning agents and chemicals. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Basic recordkeeping experience, including money handling. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately. Willing to work a flexible work schedule, including regular evenings, weekends and holidays. Able to lift 20 pounds on a frequent basis. The ability to move safely over rough and uneven terrain. The ability to work in extreme weather. Able to tow own RV (where applicable) in and out of campgrounds in emergency situations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Eligible employees are offered health benefits. All hours worked will be paid. #J-18808-Ljbffr