Table Rock Visitor Center Grounds Maintenance / Visitor Center Interpretation Host

Seeking to fill grounds maintenance positions that can transfer to visitor center (interpretation) host when visitor center reopens from COVID-19. Positions available from June 1, 2020 – Nov 30, 2020.

Maintain visitor center grounds and native landscaping. Due to Covid-19 the visitor center is currently closed. If the visitor reopens volunteer work will primarily be staffing the visitor center front desk. Provide high quality interpretive services to enhance visitor experiences in the busy visitor center. Staff the visitor center front desk, greet visitors, answer visitor questions, explain Corps Missions of Flood Risk Management, Hydropower, Environmental Stewardship and Recreation, inventory lost/found items, handle cash, perform minor janitorial services, provide excellent customer service, educate visitors about park rules, maintain brochures, rove, and promote water safety. Work long hours while being on your feet, walk up to a half mile, lift up to 25 lbs.

Located within the Ozark Mountains in beautiful Southwest Missouri, Table Rock Dam was built in the 1950s for flood risk management and to provide hydroelectric power.  The surrounding area is a recreation paradise for fishing, hunting, hiking, caving or just plain being out in nature.  Branson, MO is situated within a day’s drive of 50% of the U.S. population, and receives up to 65,000 visitors daily.  Known as the “Live Entertainment Capitol of the World” with over 30 live shows daily.  A local amusement park, Silver Dollar City, is sure to fulfill your need for a thrill ride and more live entertainment. The Dewey Short Visitor Center is one of the Corps’ regional visitor centers and receives an average of 150,000 visitors annual from around the world. Summers can be hot and humid at times and winters are mild but can occasionally experience below freezing temperatures and inclement weather.

Physically able to perform outdoor landscaping activities. Cognitive, verbal and auditory ability to answer questions and communicate with various constituents who call or stop into the visitor center, desire to meet and interact with persons from varied backgrounds and life styles, able to commit to a minimum of 2 months, experience/skills in interpretation/education, janitorial services, ability to pass a criminal background check, and visitor center experience.

• Point of Contact: Ryan Braaten

   

• POC Phone: 501-340-1933

   

• POC Email: ryan.c.braaten@usace.army.mil