Campground Host-North Fork Recreation Area

Mark Twain National Forest is seeking a campground host to serve at North Fork Recreation Area, located in the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs District. This area provides camping, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking and fishing access to the beautiful North Fork of the White River, which has a total of nine major springs flowing into it. North Fork Recreation Area serves as trailhead for the 35-mile long Ridge Runner National Recreation Trail and the Blue Spring Trail. There are multiple springs that contribute to the river, one of the largest is Blue Spring, which contributes around 7  million gallons of cold, clear water every day to the river. Camping and RV Camping are offered at 19 single sites which are first come, first serve.

If background check is passed, the cost of the background will be reimbursed by FS. Unforeseen or emergency purchases on case-by-case basis. Examples including but not limited to repairs to hookup for host, replacement of items to golf cart, fuel for machines host operates. Will provide a $26.00 per day spent on site camping and preforming volunteer hours. Will provide for free camp site (including water, electric, phone, and septic), Job Hazard Analysis, cleaning supplies, Golf Cart (if available), list of emergency contacts and personal protective equipment will be provided by the Forest Service. Campsite will be kept clean at all times. Host will adhere to the Public Burden Statement in this agreement which addressed Civil Rights antidiscrimination/ harassment Monthly time sheets will be turned in to obtain reimbursement.

Duties include:

• Cleaning all outhouses
• Pulling trash and throwing into the dumpster
• Cleaning ashes
• Maintaining the water system chlorinator and minor maintenance projects as assigned.
• Talk with campers in evening and morning as needed and only to provide information. No Law enforcement action is necessary.
• Main peek time needed on site is from Thursday evening to Monday mornings.