Park Host Volunteers

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers View all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jobs →
📍 Collinsville, MS, MS 📅 Posted on May 27, 2026 ✓ Verified yesterday ⏰ Expires Jul 22, 2026
🏕️ Work Camping Part Time
Verified listing from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers via KamperJobs
Posted on May 27, 2026 · Last verified Jul 9, 2026

Job Description

Position: Park Host VolunteersCompany: U.S. Army Corps of EngineersLocation: Collinsville, MSJob Type: Part TimeView the full listing and apply at KamperJobs.com.

🔒

Sign Up to View Full Details

Create a free Base Camp account to see the full job description, pay details, and how to apply.

First time applying? Read our guide: What is work camping? A beginner's guide →

Work camping in Mississippi — common questions

What's the typical work-camping season in Mississippi?
Mississippi work-camping runs March through November with a notable winter snowbird presence along the Gulf Coast (Biloxi, Gulfport, Bay St. Louis) from December through March. Summer is hot and humid; many inland parks slow operations significantly in July-August. Hurricane season (June through November) is a Gulf Coast factor.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Mississippi?
Pay rates for Mississippi work-camping positions cluster between $8.59/hour and $9.74/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 Mississippi campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Mississippi state park host arrangements vary by park since there's no single central program. Gulf Coast private RV parks compete for snowbird-season host couples and typically offer a free or discounted site plus access to resort amenities. Inland positions are simpler — a free site is the standard arrangement.
Which Mississippi state parks hire work campers?
Mississippi does not have a single centralized state-parks campground host program. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) coordinates volunteers at the agency level, but for camp-host specifics you contact each individual state park directly to ask whether they have a current need for a volunteer host. Start at mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/volunteer-state-parks.