Lead Park Ranger Aide-Seasonal

Part-time position located at 1002 Snow Canyon Dr, Ivins, UT 84738. Pay range: $14.11 - $18.00 per hour.

About The Role

Utah State Parks is hiring seasonal employees to support park operations at Snow Canyon State Park. Seasonal employees play an important role in providing excellent customer service, maintaining park facilities and grounds, supporting public safety, and helping visitors enjoy Utah’s State Parks.

This position is primarily focused on the Lead Park Ranger Aide role, working directly with the Park Naturalist in Snow Canyon’s education program. The successful applicant will teach lessons for local K-6 school groups, develop and guide interpretive hikes for the public, and assist at the visitor center desk. A specialty project of your choosing will also be planned and executed throughout the season.

A background check and drug test are required. Applicants must be willing to work in an outdoor desert setting with exposure to variable weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Education
  • Teach lessons based on Utah SEEd Standards, core-curriculum, and/or age-specific outdoor education lessons during seated and guided hikes.
  • Educate students on basic outdoor recreation concepts such as Leave No Trace principles.
  • Research and update curriculum-based programs.
• Interpretation
  • Develop and deliver formal programs and guided hikes.
  • Assist with writing and creating social media posts for the park’s Instagram account.
  • Rove trails to clean up trash/vandalism, survey and maintain interpretive signs, and interact with visitors.
  • Assist the Park Naturalist during other public events, including outreach.
• Visitor Center
  • Provide information at the visitor center desk for a diverse audience.
  • Process retail sales on bookstore items, day-use and annual passes, and phone-in payments.
  • Register incoming campers and provide campground-specific information.
• Specialty Project
  • Design, research, and develop a specialty project during your season to help grow your skills and knowledge, as well as improve the park/visitor experience.
• Other projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Applicant must be 18 years or older.
• Computer skills: Familiarity with data entry including Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, and other data processing programs.
• Strong writing, typing, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate with park visitors of diverse backgrounds, including children.
• Comfortable with public speaking and managing large groups of people.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with other staff members and volunteers.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license; able to operate vehicles, off-highway vehicles, or golf carts.
• Must work 4-5 days per week, Tuesday through Saturday. Some evenings or holidays may be required.
• Must be willing to work in conditions that require:
  • Hiking up to 3 miles roundtrip.
  • Long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting, or similar activities.
  • Exposure to variable weather conditions including heat, cold, sun, wind, and rain in a remote, outdoor desert setting.
• Must complete required state and agency training within the first weeks of employment, including:
  • Defensive driving.
  • Security awareness.
  • PCI security awareness.
  • Workplace harassment and abusive conduct prevention training.
• Must provide your own computer for research and writing.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Schedule

Seasonal employees work 4-5 days per week, Tuesday through Saturday. Some evenings or holidays may be required. Work schedules vary based on park operations, seasonal demands, and staffing needs, and may include weekends, holidays, evenings, and emergency response assignments.