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Description This opportunity is great for those who seek to hone their culinary skills and expertise in a fast paced, large volume resort environment, enjoy being in Grand Teton National Park and having Fun ! RESPONSIBLE FOR: Opening, setting up, running and closing of the line or station assigned Prepareing dishes to specification by the chef Assisting other line cooks and cook assistants, pantry assistants on a day to day basis for prep and other functions in the kitchen The safety and cleanl…
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Work camping in Iowa — common questions
What's the typical work-camping season in Iowa?
Iowa work-camping runs April through October — the host season is actually longer than the typical visitor season because hosts arrive before opening and stay past closing to bookend operations. Peak hiring is March-April. The Mississippi River parks and the western Iowa Loess Hills get the most consistent traffic.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Iowa?
Pay rates for Iowa work-camping positions cluster between $14.51/hour and $26.90/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 Iowa campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Iowa state park host sites are within the campground at the assigned park and include the standard hookups for that park (varies). Private campgrounds in the Amana Colonies area and along the Mississippi corridor often include a discounted site as part of host arrangements.
Which Iowa state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Iowa State Parks runs one of the most popular host programs in the Midwest, with hosts contributing more than 60,000 volunteer hours annually. Hosts typically stay April through October — a person or couple lives in the state park for an extended period of time assisting park staff with campground and light park operations. Apply through iowadnr.gov; applications are reviewed and park managers / rangers schedule interviews when openings exist.