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Cabin Host - Cedar Bluff State Park, Bluffton Area

  • Type:Volunteer
  • Salary/Pay Rate:Unpaid
  • Posted Date:04/24/2026 11:32 AM

This opportunity is located at Cedar Bluff State Park at the Bluffton (Northside) Area.

Duties

  • Answer questions accurately concerning the cabin rules, park regulations, and permit sales, following the park operating procedures manual.
  • Assist Park patrons as needed with check in and check out.
  • Make daily checks of the cabins and restroom/shower building to ensure cleanliness, and report maintenance needs.
  • Notify appropriate law enforcement personnel upon discovering any violations. (Cabin hosts are not authorized to enforce any regulations.)
  • Cabin Host site will be clean, neatly kept, and maintained.
  • Cabin hosts shall make all efforts to correct a minor problem (i.e. plugged toilets, bugs in sink, empty toilet paper, etc.).
  • Cabin hosts shall clean and inspect each cabin after each rental. In times of extended vacancy they should be checked prior to the renter entering.
  • During check out, any damage observed by the cabin host should be noted and reported to the park office.

For more information contact park manager Brian Haug at 785-726-3212.

Minimum Requirements

  • Always be friendly and courteous. Customer service and satisfaction is our goal.
  • All persons visiting the cabin hosts must comply with the department rules and regulation.
  • Cabin hosts must purchase motor vehicle permits for their vehicles.
  • Maintain and inventory all equipment, keys, or other items provided by the Department and return them before the expiration of the working term.
  • Abide by all conditions and requirements of any addendum attached or included.
  • Violation of the these requirements may result in termination at the discretion by the park manager.
  • Extension of the working dates will be at the discretion of the Park Manger.

Benefits

Campsite at the Despatch Campground, with utilities - water, electric, sewer hook ups. These items are limited to 2 person(s) and 1 camping unit.

How To Apply

Submit a completed KDWP Application Packet to 

Cedar Bluff State Park
32001 147 Hwy
Ellis, KS 67637

or

kdwp.cedarbluffsp@ks.gov

Position open until filled.  


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