Camp Host at High Sierra

ExplorUS; Lakeshore (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A seasonal outdoor hospitality company in California is seeking Campground Hosts to enhance visitor experiences at beautiful locations. You will provide essential customer service, maintain facilities, and ensure a welcoming environment. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, basic manual labor, and a commitment to working with the public. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary as you assist in preserving natural spaces. Ideal for nature enthusiasts looking to contribute to conservation efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills; enjoys working with the public.
• Able to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.
• Able to lift 20 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to visitors.
• Maintain facilities and grounds, including cleaning.
• Register campers and collect fees.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Basic manual labor

Recordkeeping

Job description

Overview

Join Us at Bass Lake Hospitality- High Sierra! High Sierra offers an extraordinary opportunity to be surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, from towering peaks to alpine lakes, while supporting conservation and outdoor recreation. The environment fosters a strong sense of community among workers, making it ideal for those passionate about nature and preserving wild spaces. Join our team for the 2026 season!

2026 Seasonal Positions Available We’re hiring for the upcoming season! These roles are ideal for individuals passionate about conservation, outdoor recreation, and hospitality. You’ll play a vital role in preserving and sharing the natural beauty of this iconic region.

Campground Openings

We currently have openings at High Sierra, Hosts, Dinkey Creek, Dorabelle, Huntington Lake Area. Each location offers a distinct work environment:

• Site counts range from 10 to 130 per campground.
• Amenities vary: some sites include hookups for water, electricity, or sewer, while others provide a rustic, off-grid experience.
• Responsibilities differ by location, offering a diverse and dynamic work experience.

Work Schedule & Compensation

Expected weekly hours: 40 hours per week during peak season, reduced to 25 hours per week in the off-season, with possible adjustments based on business and staffing needs.

Stipends and amenities vary by campground and will be discussed during the application process.

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!

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and all other status protected by law.