RV Park Hostess/Maintenance couple in beautiful SW Missouri

📍 Carthage, Jasper County, MO 📅 Posted today ✓ Verified today ⏰ Expires Aug 4, 2026
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Posted today · Last verified Jul 5, 2026

Job Description

Job Description Job Description We are seeking a dedicated RV Park Hostess/Maintenance couple to join our team in beautiful Southwest Missouri. This role involves working together to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of our park, providing exceptional guest service while maintaining the facilities and grounds. On-site living accommodation is provided with a 2 bedroom, or a free RV site if you would rather bring your own RV. We offer a unique opportunity to live and work in a scenic en…

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Work camping in Missouri — common questions

What's the typical work-camping season in Missouri?
Missouri work-camping runs April through October with peak demand June-August. The Lake of the Ozarks region drives the highest volume; Branson-area parks have a tourism-heavy season that extends into November due to Christmas-town traffic. Fall foliage (early-to-mid October) is a strong secondary peak in the southern Missouri hardwood country.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Missouri?
Pay rates for Missouri work-camping positions cluster between $15.00/hour and $31.00/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 Missouri campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Missouri state park host sites are designated within the campground. Hosts live in their own RV, motor home, or trailer on the host site. Some Missouri parks reimburse mileage up to $200 — an unusual perk that helps offset the cost of getting to remote assignments.
Which Missouri state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Missouri State Parks runs a campground host program requiring up to 32 hours per week with a 1-month minimum commitment. The time commitment can be split between spouses or partners. Hosts live in their own RV on a designated host campsite. Mileage reimbursement up to $200 is available at some parks. Apply through Missouri State Parks' Better Impact volunteer portal at mostateparks.com/volunteer.