Opportunity Details

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center - General Maintenance Park Host

Sponsoring Program: Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has an available general maintenance 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 spring of 2025.

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



  • Facility maintenance

  • Grounds maintenance

  • Sign painting

  • Wetlands Trail Maintenance

  • Painting/Pressure washing facilities and buildings

  • Assist maintence staff with projects as needed


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 shifts will be all weekdays.

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

Region: Prairies and Lakes, Pineywoods

5550 FM 2495

Athens, TX 75752

9036702222

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

Minimum Age: 18

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

Craig Brooks

(903) 670-2222