Dinosaur National Monument is currently recruiting Volunteer Visitor Center Hosts for the summer of 2008 (April - October). We will have several positions stationed at either the Canyon Visitor Center (CO) or the Quarry Area (UT). These positions work a minimum of 32 hours per week and can be divided between couples or can be completed by an individual. A minimum two (2) month commitment is required, but longer commitments are welcome up to six (6) months.
Major Duties Include:
Providing accurate, concise information to the public and communicate the information in a professional manner; conducting sales for the Intermountain Natural History Association (INHA), which requires the use of a computer-based sales program, credit card machine, and the ability to make correct change; operating audio-visual equipment to provide the park video to visitors; and answering the park telephone and providing information or forwarding the calls to the appropriate party to assist the caller; additional project opportunities may be available dependent upon candidates' interests and abilities.
Benefits Include
Complimentary trailer/RV pad with full hookups (50 Amp electric, water, sewage); uniform shirts will be provided; pants (dark brown, light brown, or khaki will work), shoes, and other personal attire are provided by the volunteer; propane may be provided for commitments longer than 2 months or more than 32 hours per week.
For questions about the positions or the area, please contact Brant Porter, Assistant Chief of Interpretation at (435) 781-7701 or
brant_porter@nps.gov.
Cheers,
Brant