Host at Boulder 2027

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality; Morrison, Boulder (CO, CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality in Colorado is seeking a Host for the seasonal campground program. The Host will welcome visitors, provide friendly customer service, educate on rules, and support daily operations to ensure a quality recreational experience.

Responsibilities include receiving campers, fee collection, maintaining facilities, cleaning, and coordinating with staff. Must be reliable, able to lift 20 pounds, work evenings/weekends/holidays, and adapt to variable weather.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills; enjoys working in an environment with extensive public contact.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Basic recordkeeping experience, including money handling.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift 20 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to move safely over rough and uneven terrain and work in extreme weather.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates courteousness and a helpful attitude to all visitors; educates the public on rules and regulations.
• Performs basic administrative tasks, including basic recordkeeping and fee collection.
• Maintains facilities and grounds: cleaning, sanitizing, stocking restrooms, and disposing of ashes.
• Rakes and grooms sites, cleans litter, maintains trails and public areas.
• Registers campers, collects fees, and sells basic concession items.
• Processes revenues using approved forms and procedures.
• Reports problems and unsafe conditions as they are discovered.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Money handling

Learn quickly

Flexible schedule

Physical ability

Safety awareness

RV tow (where applicable)

Job description

Join Us at the Boulder District!

The Arapahoe-Roosevelt National Forest in Boulder offers the chance to work in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, helping to manage trails, campgrounds, and recreational areas. Our 2027 positions are ideal for those who love the outdoors, as they allow you to contribute to the preservation and enjoyment of one of Colorado’s most beloved natural landscapes.

2027 Seasonal Positions Available

We're hiring for the upcoming season with multiple openings across several campgrounds within the Arapahoe Boulder 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: Host

Reports To: District Manager

Department: Operations

Summary:

The 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 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.