TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee – North Sand Hills Recreation Area

About the role

This is a customer service-based position that involves working in an entrance station greeting visitors, requiring effective communication and public relations skills and completing office revenue and administrative tasks. Specific duties include but are not limited to: experience working with revenue preferred. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Staff the entrance station. Provide information and assistance to visitors (distribute maps/brochures, orient visitors to facilities, educate on regulations, etc.). Operate the computer license system - sell hunting and fishing licenses, parks passes, and Off- Highway Vehicle (OHV), boat and snowmobile registrations and permits. Collect revenue, complete shift report, balance shift box and create weekly deposit. Assist full-time staff with credit card allocations. Clean and perform light maintenance duties, including litter pick up. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Staff the entrance station.
• Provide information and assistance to visitors (distribute maps/brochures, orient visitors to facilities, educate on regulations, etc.).
• Operate the computer license system - sell hunting and fishing licenses, parks passes, and Off- Highway Vehicle (OHV), boat and snowmobile registrations and permits.
• Collect revenue, complete shift report, balance shift box and create weekly deposit.
• Aid full-time staff with credit card allocations.
• Clean and perform light maintenance duties, including litter pick up.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Good attention to detail.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.
• Self-motivated and able to balance multiple responsibilities while working independently.
• Willingness to engage with people with diverse racial, ethnic, gender identity, ability, political, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• An interest in learning about career availability with Colorado Parks & Wildlife.
• An interest in learning about natural resources, biology, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Good attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, excellent written & verbal communication skills, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications, self-motivated, able to balance multiple responsibilities while working independently, willingness to engage with people with diverse backgrounds, an interest in learning about career availability with Colorado Parks & Wildlife, an interest in learning about natural resources, biology, and customer service.

Skills

• Skilled in using Google Workspace.
• Skilled in creating engaging social media posts.
• Background in environmental education, social media, administrative assistance, event coordination, customer service, and/or communications.

Benefits

Employee Housing may be available. Some uniform items will be provided. Employees will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.

Pay

$18.00/HOUR. Pay varies depending on position.

Schedule

Up to 40 hours per week and up to nine months in duration. Hours vary.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

How to Apply

To apply, submit an on-line application by clicking the link below or submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and all supplemental questions according to the instructions provided below. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed above. Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title.