Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join our team this summer at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park (EKW). Situated alongside the North Platte River this 362-acre park features a range of nature viewing opportunities and outdoor activities including a 3-mile paved hiking trail. As a team member youll be working in the midst of this beautiful natural setting keeping the park safe and well-maintained while providing visitors with exceptional experiences through educational cultural and recreational activities. Whether youre seeking to launch a career in outdoor recreation or simply looking for summer employment EKW State Park is the perfect place to be.
Seasonal employment is typically from mid-May to mid-September. Some seasonal positions may begin earlier in the year and/or extend longer into the fall. The actual length of employment depends on the work location and the type of job performed.
Re-create yourself with an inspiring career in Wyomings outdoors! Explore the many possibilities with Wyoming State Parks Historic Sites and Outdoor Recreation. Watch our recruitment video here:
Please refer to the Essential Functions for each category of the seasonal position we offer for more detailed information about job duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Seasonal Visitor Services Associate Fee Collector: - Greet visitors collect admission fees and provide excellent customer service.
- Answer visitor questions and provide pertinent information about the site including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest.
- Handle monetary transactions which include fee collection.
- Responsible for cash register reconciliation.
- Answer a multi-line telephone system transferring calls to appropriate personnel.
- Assist with general administrative duties reports and data entry.
- Perform opening and closing duties as well as cleaning and maintenance as needed.
- Provide janitorial services in the building and assist the Fee Supervisor with special projects and events.
- Assist all North Platte District sites with special projects and events.
- Assist with the development and delivery of educational and recreational programs.
Seasonal Maintenance Worker: - Perform routine building grounds and landscape maintenance minor carpentry repairs painting and mowing.
- Assist staff in the construction installation maintenance and renovation of grounds and buildings and preventive maintenance.
- Clean and service restrooms shelters and buildings and remove litter from grounds parking lots and other public areas.
- Operate and/or drive a variety of vehicles including light and heavy equipment.
- Operate various maintenance equipment including mowers weed eaters leaf blowers hedge trimmers chainsaws and other equipment required in daily operations.
- Utilize various hand and power tools.
- Follow proper handling and safety procedures when using cleaning chemicals and fuel products encountered in daily operations including proper Personal Protective Equipment usage.
- Provide excellent customer service. May interact with the visiting public answering basic questions.
- Assist all North Platte District sites with special projects and events.
- Assist with the development and delivery of educational and recreational programs.
Seasonal Visitor Services Associate- Interpretation:- Greet visitors and provide excellent customer service.
- Answer visitor questions and provide information about the site including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest.
- Perform programs guided hikes hands-on activities and other personal interpretations.
- Assist with special projects and events.
- Assist in the creation of social media outreach and other non-personal content.
- Administer restock and track program inventory.
- Assist with general administrative duties reports and data entry.
- Perform opening and closing duties as well as janitorial services and maintenance as needed.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
For all seasonal positions preference will be given to applicants who are professional while providing excellent customer service.
**Must have a valid drivers license.
**Must be at least 16 years of age.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Detail-oriented accurate and thorough in completing assignments/tasks.
- Good interpersonal skills allowing the ability to interact with visitors from around the world.
- Willingness to work on a variety of assignments every day.
- Experience in handling money cash registers and retail sales.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to manage and complete multiple projects with variable timelines and scopes of work.
- Basic construction and maintenance knowledge.
- Basic operational knowledge of light and heavy equipment use as well as hand and power tools.
- Basic safety awareness of equipment use.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See Preferences
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds with or without assistance.
NOTES:
Supplemental Information
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Description and FunctionsOpen Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Join our team this summer at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park (EKW). Situated alongside the North Platte River this 362-acre park features a range of nature viewing opportunities and outdoor activities including a 3-mile paved hiking tr...
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join our team this summer at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park (EKW). Situated alongside the North Platte River this 362-acre park features a range of nature viewing opportunities and outdoor activities including a 3-mile paved hiking trail. As a team member youll be working in the midst of this beautiful natural setting keeping the park safe and well-maintained while providing visitors with exceptional experiences through educational cultural and recreational activities. Whether youre seeking to launch a career in outdoor recreation or simply looking for summer employment EKW State Park is the perfect place to be.
Seasonal employment is typically from mid-May to mid-September. Some seasonal positions may begin earlier in the year and/or extend longer into the fall. The actual length of employment depends on the work location and the type of job performed.
Re-create yourself with an inspiring career in Wyomings outdoors! Explore the many possibilities with Wyoming State Parks Historic Sites and Outdoor Recreation. Watch our recruitment video here:
Please refer to the Essential Functions for each category of the seasonal position we offer for more detailed information about job duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Seasonal Visitor Services Associate Fee Collector: - Greet visitors collect admission fees and provide excellent customer service.
- Answer visitor questions and provide pertinent information about the site including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest.
- Handle monetary transactions which include fee collection.
- Responsible for cash register reconciliation.
- Answer a multi-line telephone system transferring calls to appropriate personnel.
- Assist with general administrative duties reports and data entry.
- Perform opening and closing duties as well as cleaning and maintenance as needed.
- Provide janitorial services in the building and assist the Fee Supervisor with special projects and events.
- Assist all North Platte District sites with special projects and events.
- Assist with the development and delivery of educational and recreational programs.
Seasonal Maintenance Worker: - Perform routine building grounds and landscape maintenance minor carpentry repairs painting and mowing.
- Assist staff in the construction installation maintenance and renovation of grounds and buildings and preventive maintenance.
- Clean and service restrooms shelters and buildings and remove litter from grounds parking lots and other public areas.
- Operate and/or drive a variety of vehicles including light and heavy equipment.
- Operate various maintenance equipment including mowers weed eaters leaf blowers hedge trimmers chainsaws and other equipment required in daily operations.
- Utilize various hand and power tools.
- Follow proper handling and safety procedures when using cleaning chemicals and fuel products encountered in daily operations including proper Personal Protective Equipment usage.
- Provide excellent customer service. May interact with the visiting public answering basic questions.
- Assist all North Platte District sites with special projects and events.
- Assist with the development and delivery of educational and recreational programs.
Seasonal Visitor Services Associate- Interpretation:- Greet visitors and provide excellent customer service.
- Answer visitor questions and provide information about the site including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest.
- Perform programs guided hikes hands-on activities and other personal interpretations.
- Assist with special projects and events.
- Assist in the creation of social media outreach and other non-personal content.
- Administer restock and track program inventory.
- Assist with general administrative duties reports and data entry.
- Perform opening and closing duties as well as janitorial services and maintenance as needed.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
For all seasonal positions preference will be given to applicants who are professional while providing excellent customer service.
**Must have a valid drivers license.
**Must be at least 16 years of age.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Detail-oriented accurate and thorough in completing assignments/tasks.
- Good interpersonal skills allowing the ability to interact with visitors from around the world.
- Willingness to work on a variety of assignments every day.
- Experience in handling money cash registers and retail sales.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to manage and complete multiple projects with variable timelines and scopes of work.
- Basic construction and maintenance knowledge.
- Basic operational knowledge of light and heavy equipment use as well as hand and power tools.
- Basic safety awareness of equipment use.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See Preferences
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds with or without assistance.
NOTES:
Supplemental Information
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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