Sponsoring Program: Choke Canyon State Park

Purpose:
- To support TPWD''s mission by working with the maintenance team to manage the park''s natural resources and keep the park safe and usable for visitors.

Major Duties:
Represent TPWD State Parks in a positive manner and supplement the work of park staff.

Assist with customer service operations at Choke Canyon State Park, including:

- Performing customer service duties;

- Monitoring self-pay stations after hours, and

- Providing general information and assistance to park visitors.

Support park maintenance including but not limited to:

- minor construction/carpentry, trail maintenance, tree clearing, vegetation control

-other miscellaneous maintenance activities including equipment repair if skilled in that area

- Maintain safety standards of park. Do not use any equipment without proper training and sign-off of appropriate staff. Notify staff of any safety concerns.

- restroom cleaning, fish cleaning station maintenance, greeting visitors, directing visitors to self-pay station, and more.

Requirements:
Passion for Texas State Parks.

· Experience with maintenance, electrical work, carpentry, and/or manual labor.

· Essential opportunity functions require lifting, standing, walking, carrying, and bending for extended periods of time.

· Criminal background check clearance.

Benefits
- 24hr work week
- quiet nights (This area of the park is for day use only)
- free RV/camper site with electric & water hook-up stations
- Knowledge that you are stewarding and protecting Texas State Parks for use today and by future generations.
- Training in natural resource management and park maintenance operations.

Time Commitment:
- A minimum three month stay, maximum 12 month stay
- 24 hours of work per week (schedule flexible depending on your needs)

Website: http://www.tpwd.texas.gov.us/spdest/findadest/parks/choke_canyon/