Sponsoring Program: Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has an available park host position starting immediately for a 3 month term with options for shorter or longer stays. TFFC is a full-production fish hatchery which focuses primarily on largemouth bass production with raising and stocking of catfish, koi and trout. The aquatic nature center and stocked fishing ponds are under a full remodel looking to reopen in summer of 2025.

The main duties of park hosts may include but are not limited to:

• Independently answering visitor questions and providing excellent customer service


• Assistance with interpretive programming


• Assistance with outreach programming


• Assistance with field trip programming


• Wetlands Trail Maintenance


• Angler Pavilion maintenance


• Grounds maintenance

Park hosts are provided a 50/30 amp full hook-up campsite at an adjacent RV park in exchange for a minimum of 20 volunteer ours per week at TFFC and 5 volunteer hours per week at the adjacent RV park. TFFC is open Tuesday through Sunday in spring/summer and Wednesday though Sunday for fall hours.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Criminal background check is required along with 3 references (character, employment or previous park host). Married couples are welcome to apply together as ample hours are available.

Website: www.tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc