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RivCoParks has a caretaker vacancy at Hurkey Creek Park in the San Jacinto Mountains. Its resident caretaker programme houses volunteers in district-owned homes at discounted rent in return for 20+ hours a week. The live listing itself doesn't say the post is residential, so confirm with the district.
Hiring nowTaking applications
A current notice names this place and says how to apply.
What we found: The RivCoParks volunteer portal (opened 10 Oct 2026) lists 'Caretaker at Hurkey Creek Park (1 available)' but gives no housing detail. RivCoParks' Resident Caretaker Volunteer description (rev. Nov 2017) and caretaker web page (Apr 2024) say caretakers live in a district-owned mobile home, modular home or house at discounted rent for at least 20 hours a week.
Staffing evidence: A current notice names this place. Checked October 10, 2026.
This is a short guide built from the hiring evidence. Details about the area, nature, weather and daily life will be added as they are researched.
Overview
At a glance
- Location
- Mountain Center, Riverside County
- Property type
- Campground, Public park
- Operator or employer
- Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCoParks)
- Roles
- Resident park caretaker (volunteer)
- Hiring status
- Current notice found
- Visitor camping
- Yes
- Staff accommodation
- District-owned residence at discounted rent (programme description; not stated in listing)
- Last checked
- 2026-10-10
Work
Working there
The RivCoParks volunteer portal (opened 10 Oct 2026) lists 'Caretaker at Hurkey Creek Park (1 available)' but gives no housing detail. RivCoParks' Resident Caretaker Volunteer description (rev. Nov 2017) and caretaker web page (Apr 2024) say caretakers live in a district-owned mobile home, modular home or house at discounted rent for at least 20 hours a week. 1,2,3
Who owns, runs and hires
Roles with evidence
Current openings
Caretaker at Hurkey Creek Park
- Arrangement
- Volunteer
- Employer
- RivCoParks
- Status
- Taking applications
- Pay
- Unpaid; discounted rent (programme terms)
- Hours
- Minimum 20 hrs/week (programme terms)
- Solo or couple
- Hours may be shared between two occupants
Living here
Staff accommodation terms by role
| Applies to | Accommodation | Own RV needed | Terms and utilities | Pets and family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caretaker at Hurkey Creek Park | District-owned residence at discounted rent (programme description; not stated in listing) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed 1 |
Staff terms come from the employer's own notices. Visitor facilities are not staff benefits.
Sources
Still to confirm
- Exact location and entrance
- Local nature, water, weather and services: guide not yet written in full
- RivCoParks volunteer opportunities, Better Impact (RivCoParks). Checked October 10, 2026.
- Resident Caretaker Volunteer position description, RivCoParks. Checked October 10, 2026.
- Resident Caretaker, RivCoParks. Checked October 10, 2026.
Guide reviewed October 10, 2026. Written by CampHostJobs from the sources above. Facts change: confirm pay, housing, dates and access with the employer before you travel. See something wrong, or run this place? Send a correction.