Lava Lands Visitor Center RV Hosts - Newberry National Volcanic Monument

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LAVA LANDS VISITOR CENTER Residential Visitor Center Host - VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION

Newberry National Volcanic Monument RV Host: Lava Lands Visitor Center

Location : Lava Lands Visitor Center in Newberry National Volcanic Monument within the Deschutes National Forest, Bend, OR

Number of Positions : 2-3 positions - ideally suited to couples but open to individuals as well

Dates : Early May - end of September. Dates may change slightly as programs and logistics get refined during offseason.

Schedule: Tentative Work Schedule will target rotating weeks with of 4 days on and 3 days off. $30 per diem for host set, regardless if a couple or individual. Service will be during daylight hours where scheduled hours will fall typically between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., but hours can be adjusted based on number of people supporting the visitor center.

Description : The U.S. Forest Service seeks a couple or individual to assist with visitor services at Newberry National Volcanic Monument’s Lava Lands Visitor Center. Lava Lands Visitor Center is the information hub of Newberry National Volcanic Monument within the Deschutes National Forest. It is located 8 miles South of Bend, OR. Lava Butte a 500 foot cinder cone volcano hovers over the visitor center. Lave River Cave, a popular show cave is just 1.5 miles down the road. Visitors can explore many volcanic features on the Monument and also enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating, fishing and camping. This is a uniformed host position; uniforms will be provided by the Forest Service. Job Duties : The primary duties of the uniformed host position include, but are not limited to: welcoming and orienting Monument visitors, providing in-depth information on Monument sites, selling merchandise and assisting with trip planning within the Monument. Individuals will be assigned special projects according to their skills and interests. Willingness to assist with light maintenance. Moderate fitness level and ability to hike up to 3 miles is desired. Desired Skills: Must be able to perform required duties with minimal supervision after orientation, communicate effectively with diverse audiences, and present a consistently friendly and helpful attitude. Accuracy with fee collection and reports. Forest Service uniform will be provided and worn during working hours. Knowledge of Forest Service history and Deschutes National Forest recreation geography and policies is helpful, but not required.

Primary Contacts:

Primary Point of Contact (PPC) for Interpretation Program, onboarding, uniforms, time tracking or anything else: Davey Pearson, Volunteer & Career Pathways Program Manager, Discover Your Forest, Office: 541-383-5530 Email: davey.pearson@discovernw.org

*We will begin reviewing applications in early December

Start Date - 2025-04-18

End Date - 2025-09-30