State Parks - Sky Meadows State Park - Contact Ranger - Open Until Filled

About the role

Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation! Sky Meadows State Park is accepting applications for a Contact Ranger position. Provide the first point of contact as you connect the park’s visitors to the natural and historic treasures of Sky Meadows State Park. Contact rangers will operate the park’s Visitor Center and Contact Station, including collecting entrance fees, registering campers, providing information on and orientation to the park, its facilities, and programming.

Responsibilities

• Provides information regarding state park services and other local attractions.
• Provides coverage at the park Contact Station and Visitor Center
• Collects appropriate fees and orients visitors to park points of interest.
• Provides accurate and detailed information about park fees, directions, annual passes, trail information, park educational programs, and local area information.
• Operates cash register and conducts retail sales.
• Assists guests with camping reservations.
• Keeps all areas of the office/contact station cleaned, organized, and stocked with supplies and brochures.
• Works flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Ability to meet/work well with the public.
• Must be able to perform simple math and handle money.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check required.
• Must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.
• Valid State Driver's License required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service.
• General knowledge of park operations and local attractions.
• General knowledge of office and computer operations.
• Willing to assist in interpretive and outreach programs.

Benefits

• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
• Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
• Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period.
• 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights (two nights minimum).
• Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $13.55

Schedule

Wage/seasonal positions are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.