Campground Help - Swanzey, NH

We are a small, quiet, 80-site campground in Southwestern New Hampshire. Chuck and Laura are the owners and are looking for support for day-to-day tasks. A couple will likely be the best fit, but this is based only on previous experience. We need a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week in exchange for a site with water, electric and sewer. We appreciate folks who don't require punching a clock. We are flexible people and work best with folks who can be flexible with and for us. We are sensitive to the endless amount of time that could be asked of our helpers, and try hard to make sure they get time to themselves. 

Duties and tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

operating a zero-turn mower to mow a lot of grass weekly; string trimming to keep the edges neat; trimming and hauling brush to keep sites open and safe - includes operating a chainsaw, pole saw, loppers.... Cleaning campsites after guest departures - shoveling firepits, raking, constantly policing for trash. Bucking and splitting, with a gas-powered log splitter, firewood for sale at the camp store. Delivering said firewood to guests at their sites. Helping with general repairs and maintenance when needed.

We take pride in a clean and well-tended campground including bathhouses and other common areas. Typically one person is in charge of bathhouses. We have one main bathhouse with three toilets, four sinks, and three shower stalls on each side. This needs to be checked and neatened four times a day and given a deeper clean at least once a week. A second little bathhouse has two toilets and two sinks - needs checking daily, but probably less during the week. Two dish washing stations with sinks need monitoring as does a game room with laundry facilities. Finally, we have three little cabins that need monitoring weekly and maybe more if they are occupied - a basic sweep and check for trash is about it.

Occasionally, we may need some extra support in the office, helping guests, answering phones, etc.

That's about it. For the last few years we've had the same couple working with us and we were sad to see them move on. We had a lot of fun together and worked well as a team. NH offers lots of opportunities for outdoor activities and we are close to the college town, Keene, with plenty of shops, restaurants and other entertainments. We can share much more when we speak by phone. Look at the website to get a feel for who we are and send your inquiry to us at the email provided. Phone calls are okay, too, for an initial hello. Call with questions!