Visitor Services & Maintenance

The Reelfoot NWR offers 4 concrete pads, 2 which are covered, 2 not covered. Full hookup, both 30 or 50 amp, water and septic. Free wifi, propane, laundry facility, storage space for each campsite, storm shelter, extra freezer space, and more. Located next to 2 refuges ponds, and within walking distance to the Visitor Center. Volunteers drive gov. vehicles on their scheduled work days. We have a small staff and offer a family-like atmosphere.

We are looking for a retired couple that can work only 3 days a week (8 hour days). Couples will work the same 3 consecutive days. One person keeps the Visitor Center open while the other does maintenance.

Visitor Center - Greeting visitors, answering phones, taking messages, cleaning, assisting with simple environmental education programs, assisting in record keeping for quota hunts, assisting in preparing for our Jr. Duck Stamp Judging and Awards Ceremony in the spring, assisting in our annual Fishing Rodeo and Jr. Ranger Camp. etc. The visitor center has fairly low visitation, but is busy in the spring with field trips.

Maintenance - (depending on the season) mowing and weed eating, spraying weeds, trail maintenance, blowing leaves, keeping vehicles and heavy equipment cleaned, litter patrol, assisting equipment operators in various tasks, keeping power units fueled up in winter, roving interpretation, leading Eagle Tours in Jan-Feb (free to public, only can take 5 people or fewer at a time, very informal tour) etc.

Reelfoot Lake is a beautiful area that offers gorgeous sunsets/sunrises, wildlife viewing opportunities, hunting, fishing, photography and more. It is the perfect place for canoeing or kayaking.

Email Tara_Dowdy@fws.gov for more information, such as what to expect each season at Reelfoot NWR, average temps per season, and more.

Check out our website: Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge

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