Activities Entertainment Host at Smoky Mountain Resorts — Pigeon Forge, Sevier County

📍 Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, TN 📅 Posted today ⏰ Expires Jun 19, 2026
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Job Description

Activities Entertainment Host Pay: $20 per hour Schedule 1: Tues. & Wed. Off, Thurs.& Fri. 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM, Sat. - Mon. 1:30 - 10 PM Who We Are: Smoky Mountain Resorts is a family-focused, collaborative and goal-driven hospitality resort company. Our Great Smoky Mountains community is significant to us! As a third generation, family-owned, and operated business, we embrace a strong commitment to SMR’s ‘Spirit of Hospitality’ and our Smoky Mountain community. Purpose : The Activities Host will…

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Work camping in Tennessee — common questions

What's the typical work-camping season in Tennessee?
Tennessee work-camping runs March through November with two strong peaks. Spring (April-May) and fall foliage (mid-October through early November) bring the busiest periods, especially in the Smoky Mountains gateway communities (Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Townsend). Summer (June-August) is consistent. The state park system is unusually deep — Tennessee has lodges and meeting facilities at many parks, not just campgrounds.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Tennessee?
Pay rates for Tennessee work-camping positions cluster between $12.44/hour and $20.00/hour for most positions, based on listings currently in our database. Camp host roles that include a free RV site typically pay at the lower end. Maintenance, front-desk lead, and activities-coordinator positions pay at the higher end. Some volunteer state-park host positions trade work hours for a free full-hookup site instead of a paycheck — the site itself is often worth $600-$1,500/month in equivalent value.
Do Tennessee campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Tennessee state park host sites include a free campsite with electric, water, and (where available) sewer hookups. Tennessee's state-park inn system also hires paid seasonal staff for the lodge and restaurant operations, which is a separate track from the volunteer host program.
Which Tennessee state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Tennessee State Parks relies on live-in campground hosts during busy camping seasons. 1-month minimum, 9-month maximum commitment, with at least 3 days per week. Free campsite with electric, water, and (where available) sewer hookups. Duties: camper check-in, light maintenance and housekeeping, informing campers of park activities and rules, and directing them to local services. Apply through tnstateparks.com/get-involved/campground-hosts or email [email protected].