Maintenance Utility at Tsiyahi — Townsend, Blount County

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📍 Townsend, Blount County, TN 📅 Posted 7 days ago ⏰ Expires Jun 12, 2026
🅿️ Campground & RV Park Seasonal
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Posted 7 days ago

Job Description

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work inside the beautiful National Park? We've got the perfect opportunity for you. Come join our team and work in a fun environment at Cades Cove Campground Store. Our location offers a gift shop, deli, bike rentals and the best soft serve ice cream around! We're located within Great Smoky Mountains National Park (10035 Campground Drive, Townsend, TN) Responsibilities: Duties may include grounds maintenance, bike maintenance and general facility …

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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].