Assistant Manager Couple Needed
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Position: Assistant Manager Couple NeededLocation: Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA Journey, New MexicoDuties: Campground Management, Front Desk, General, Guest Services, K2 Reservation Software, Outside Maintenance, StoreEmployment Type: Either Full- or Part-TimeApplication Deadline: 2026-06-30View the full listing and apply at Work at KOA.
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Work camping in New Mexico — common questions
What's the typical work-camping season in New Mexico?
New Mexico is a two-season state. Northern New Mexico mountains (Taos, Santa Fe, Chama, Cimarron) run May through October — high-altitude operations open as snow clears and close before snow returns. Southern New Mexico (Las Cruces, Carlsbad, the Bootheel) has snowbird-style winter demand from October through April. Summer in southern New Mexico desert positions is very hot.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in New Mexico?
Pay rates for New Mexico work-camping positions cluster between $12.51/hour and $26.07/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 New Mexico campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
New Mexico state park host sites are within the campground at the assigned park, with hookup configurations varying by park. Snowbird-leaning RV parks in southern New Mexico typically include full-hookup sites and resort amenity access. The high-elevation mountain positions are more basic — often just a level pad with electric.
Which New Mexico state parks hire work campers?
Yes — New Mexico's Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department runs a volunteer host program in 35 NM state parks. Apply through emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/Volunteering.html. The mix of high-desert mountain and southern desert locations means hosts can match elevation and climate to their preferences.