Gate Attendant

Gate Attendant

Are you passionate about nature and want to help protect the Natural Resources of Larimer County? Then join our team as a Gate Attendant! Natural Resources manages Larimer County's great outdoor places, including open spaces and magnificent water-based recreation areas, and fosters responsible land stewardship through weed management and healthy forest practices. The Department of Natural Resources has 40+ benefited employees and 125+ seasonal and part time employees. Larimer County values its seasonal employees and strives to create an environment where you gain the knowledge and experience to be successful. Consider joining our team and see your hard work pay off as we work together to protect the natural resources of Larimer County. Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations. This is a temporary position expected to last up to 11 months for part-time and up to 6 months for full-time. This position may work weekends and holidays.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing information to visitors on recreation opportunities in the county's parks and open lands, campgrounds, permit fees, trails, parking, picnic areas, and boat ramps.
• Selling park permits to visitors.
• Completing shift reports and prepare bank deposits.
• Operating calculator, credit card terminal, and/or check converter.

To view the full job description, visit - What we're looking for:

• Have customer service experience.
• Have cashier experience.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role's needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Six (6) months experience in customer service, public relations, and general maintenance preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college courses in Natural Resources Management, Park and Visitor Services Management, General Ecology and Biology, Wildlife Biology, or a related field preferred.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available. To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed. Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

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