Summer 2026 Campground Host Opportunity at Florida's Highest Waterfall Park. Peace and tranquility are what draw people to Falling Waters State Park. A quite park with 24 campsites (water and electric hookups, dump station in the campground), Turtle Lake, and Florida's highest waterfall! Conveniently located off of I-10, visitors are still close enough to have a day at the beach, but retreat to the quietness of Falling Waters. If you are a self-motivated volunteer looking for access to all of what the Panhandle offers, but don't want to stay in the hustle and bustle of the beach, consider Falling Waters State Park!
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
Visitor Services: A willingness and desire to help others, customer service experience, excellent communication skills with the ability to speak and to interact with visitors in a friendly manner.
Administration: Follow verbal and written instructions. Communicate effectively, collect fees, and operate a cash register, point-of-sale system, and credit card terminals. Answer visitor inquiries in a courteous manner. This is a fun and busy opportunity for a people-oriented person to make a positive first impression with visitors. Toll booth has AC, stool, and a beautiful view.
Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness of park grounds and facilities including, but not limited to campsite/restroom cleaning, and trash collection/removal. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on park equipment and facilities, including buildings, vehicles, paths, grills, boardwalks, bridges, docks, tractors, and small equipment. Inform rangers of potential problems. Trim vegetation as directed by management to maintain aesthetics and safety of persons and property. Operate tools and equipment for the job (training provided). Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Resource Management: Control native, invasive, and exotic vegetation by mechanical removal or herbicides. Monitor and protect wildlife and natural areas. Monitor and report observations of flowering plants and wildlife. Work on restoring native habitat with a variety of methods.
Protection: Ensure park rules are interpreted in a friendly yet effective manner. Maintain a constant lookout for safety concerns and take appropriate action to correct and/or report to rangers in a timely, effective manner. Wear proper protective equipment.
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS
Campground hosts are required to contribute 24 hours per week per campsite (can be split among others on the site) to receive the free RV site.
Usually, 3 shifts per week from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (couple) or 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for individuals
Months commitment for no more than 16 weeks at a park in a 12-month period starting at first day of occupancy.
TRAINING/PRE-REQUISITS
Pass National and Florida sexual offender checks
Have a valid drivers license
You may be asked to provide an alternate valid form of identification
Safety training will be on-going and provided by the park
In the Volunteer Portal, have a Volunteer Application, a current Volunteer Agreement, and Volunteer DEP Annual Combo Training (diversity, sexual harassment, & workers' compensation), both renewed annually
VOLUNTEER AMENITIES
FULL Hook-ups 50/30 Amp electrical service
Washer, dryer, ice machine
BENEFITS
You will be provided a Volunteer T-shirt and a nametag
Upon completing your first 50 hours, you will receive a free entrance pass* to the park you currently serve and 6 visits for you and your family to any other state park
Upon completing 250 hours, you will receive a special volunteer annual pass for you and your family to any Florida State Park (*request passes from the Volunteer Manager. Some restrictions apply)
Join us in park staff gatherings (i.e., potlucks, celebrations, holiday parties, etc.)
Be a part of the Florida Park Service family, working alongside like-minded staff and volunteers
You have the opportunity for personal enrichment and experience working in a unique state park setting