Camp Host in Evanston

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality in the Evanston-Mountain View District is hiring for 2026 seasonal Camp Host positions across several campgrounds. The role focuses on delivering quality visitor experiences, enforcing rules, and supporting campground operations.

The Campground Host works under the General Manager in the Operations department, performing duties from guest assistance to fee collection and site upkeep. Seasonal, outdoors, and hospitality-focused.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Basic manual labor abilities including cleaning and sanitizing facilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Basic recordkeeping including money handling.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow instructions.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift 20 pounds frequently.
• Ability to move safely over rough and uneven terrain.
• Ability to work in extreme weather.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous service and educate visitors on park rules.
• Perform administrative tasks including basic recordkeeping and fee collection.
• Maintain facilities and grounds: clean, sanitize, stock restrooms, empty trash, clean campsites and tables.
• Rake and groom sites and trails; keep areas litter-free and clean rental areas.
• Assist with fee collection and revenue processing using approved forms.
• Maintain familiarity with local points of interest and regulations.
• Report hazards or problems to the supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Manual labor

Verbal communication

Written communication

Money handling

Flexible schedule

Team player

Job description

Join Us at Uinta Wasatch Evanston-Mountain View District! Working in the Evanston-Mountain View District of Uinta Wasatch offers the chance to engage with the stunning landscapes of Wyoming and Utah, from towering mountain peaks to vast, open valleys. Our 2026 seasonal roles provide a great opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to contribute to conservation and ensure visitors have memorable experiences in this diverse and breathtaking region.

2026 Seasonal Positions Available We’re hiring for the upcoming season with multiple openings across several campgrounds within the Evanston District. These roles are ideal for individuals passionate about conservation, outdoor recreation, and hospitality, and each campground offers its own unique setting and experience.

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.