Visitor Use Park Aid

Overview

Join Our Team as a Visitor Use Park Aid TEMP!

Are you passionate about the great outdoors and eager to make a meaningful impact? Join Larimer County's Department of Natural Resources, where we care for stunning open spaces, water-based recreation areas, and ensure responsible land stewardship through weed management and forest health initiatives.
With over 40 dedicated benefited employees and a team of 125+ seasonal and part-time staff, we’re committed to creating an environment where every team member thrives. As part of our team, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience while contributing to the protection of Larimer County’s treasured natural resources.

Our mission is to protect and manage regional parks and open lands, offering exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities while preserving the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for generations to come. If you’re ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to a team that values collaboration and stewardship, this is the place for you.

Join us and see your hard work make a difference in the beauty and sustainability of Larimer County! To learn more about what we do, visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources .
This is a temporary position that may last up to 11 months. This position may work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing:

• Sharing information with visitors about recreation opportunities across Larimer County’s parks, open lands, campgrounds, trails, and other amenities, including permits, fees, and facilities like picnic areas and boat ramps.
• Selling park permits and assisting visitors with purchases.
• Completing shift reports and preparing bank deposits accurately and efficiently.
• Operating equipment such as calculators, credit card terminals, and check converters to support daily operations.

To view the full job description, visit www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Visitor_Use_Park_Aid_TEMP .

What we're looking for:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Knowledge of Larimer County’s parks, open lands, and recreational opportunities.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Experience using a credit card terminal and handling transactions.
• Ability to manage and balance daily money and permits accurately.
• Previous customer service and cashier experience.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates need to 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. If you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position, we encourage you to apply.

• 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.

Benefits
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 www.larimer.org/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

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.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 1/12/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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