Camp Host at Sisters

Oregon Forest Hospitality LLC; Bend, Sisters (OR, OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon Forest Hospitality LLC, dba Deschutes – Sisters- is hiring for a Campground Host to assist with trails, campgrounds, and recreational areas near Sisters, Oregon. The role supports visitors, enforces rules, and helps maintain facilities in a scenic Cascade setting.

Two-person teams are common, with flexibility depending on location. This seasonal position emphasizes service, safety, and efficient operations across campground areas.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and enjoy working with the public.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Basic recordkeeping and money handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, helpful service to visitors and educate on area rules.
• Perform administrative tasks including basic recordkeeping and fee collection.
• Maintain facilities and grounds, including restrooms and common areas.
• Register campers, collect fees, and sell concessions or basic supplies.
• Document revenues and use approved forms for reporting.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Recordkeeping

Cash handling

Public interaction

Job description

Oregon Forest Hospitality LLC, dba Deschutes – Sisters- Working for Deschutes National Forest in Sisters offers the opportunity to help manage the forest’s scenic trails, campgrounds, and recreational areas, nestled in the stunning backdrop of the Cascade Mountains. Join our 2025 seasonal team working the ideal position for outdoor enthusiasts looking to support recreation while enjoying the beauty and serenity of one of Oregon's most picturesque regions.

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.