Short term campground store operator - Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, CO

We are seeking a work camper team to run our small privately operated campground stor, for about 9 days at the end of August or beginning of September 2018, actual dates are negotiable.

While the store is less than 400 SF in size, we carry nearly 500 items for sale, including firewood, ice, food, drinks and supplies. We are located right inside the 80 site Pinon Flats Campground within the park, but are not operated by the park.  This is a private business.  We do not offer a campsite for this short term position.  Pay is $11.00 per hour for approximately 40 hours of work total.  Common work hours are 9AM-12PM and 4PM-7PM.  Sunday is 4PM to 7PM.

Work can be split between 2 people, taking care of customers by running a cash register, pricing items, restocking shelves, refrigerators, ice chests, cleaning the store, and taking delivery of ice and firewood.  There would be 2 three-hour round trips to Alamosa to shop for supplies (1 hour of driving with 2 hours of shopping, using your vehicle). All hours are paid, including driving and training (Again, totalling about 40 hours for the work period).

There are numerous places to camp while here.  Sites within the park are reservation only on Recreation.gov ($20 nightly, no hookups, but a dump station nearby as well as water faucets and flush toilets at the bathrooms).  San Luis State Wildlife Area ($36 annual permit, electric only, 20 minutes), Zapata Falls ($11 nightly, no hookups, 30 minutes), the KOA in Alamosa (Prices vary, full hookups, 30 minutes) and Base Camp Family Campground (Prices vary, full hookups, 20 minutes).  You coordinate and pay your own camping fees. We cannot guarantee availability of sites.

Follow the links below to see the park and our store.  This is an incredibly beautiful area.  Business is somewhat slower that time of year, but running the store is still hard work, with long hours on your feet, though a stool is supplied for behind the register.  Ice and wood are delivered and stored by supplier, but you will need to carry 10 pounds bags of ice inside to fill the small freezer, and also lift 20 or more bundles of firewood a day.  The weather will be unpredictable though often beautiful at that time of year.

A friendly customer service demeanor is a must, as is following all park service, local, state and federal laws/ rules which include but are not limited to no smoking or drinking of alcohol while on duty.  We are asked many questions every day so some knowledge of the park/area is considered part of the job.  Casual, presentable attire allowed.  The store and all workers must present in a clean and orderly fashion.  Retail and customer service experience a plus.