Sponsoring Program: Cooper Lake State Park/Doctors Creek Unit

Cooper Lake State Park Doctors Creek Unit is looking for friendly, motivated and energetic park hosts to work and live in its majestic campground. As a customer service park host, you will be a representative of Texas State Parks and provide administrative assistance, information to visitors, and campground modeling for park visitors. Previous park host experience is preferred, but not required.

Volunteer duties will include: Staffing the visitor center and collecting fees and issuing camping permits; selling hunting and fishing licenses and store merchandise; answering phone calls and monitoring self-pay stations after hours; providing general information and assistance to park visitors; assisting with cleaning the Headquarters building; and other administrative duties as needed. The primary schedule for this position is Friday, Saturday, & Sunday from 8AM to 5PM.

Requirements: Experience with customer service and ability to effectively communicate with public, other volunteers, and staff; experience with computers, payment systems, and cash handling; essential job functions require sitting for long periods of time, carrying, walking, and standing; criminal background check clearance.

Benefits: In exchange for a minimum of 24 volunteer hours per week, you are provided with a 50-amp full hook-up site. An onsite washer and dryer are available for you use. You also receive the opportunity to play a critical role in the conservation and stewardship of the natural and cultural

Website: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/cooper_lake/