Seasonal Employees EKW State Park 2026-00113

Seasonal Employees EKW State Park 2026-00113

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Seasonal Employees EKW State Park 2026-00113

Salary

$10.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Location

Evansville, WY

Job Type

Temporary Full-time

Job Number

2026-00113

Department

State Parks & Cultural Resources

Division

State Parks, Historic Sites, Trails, Outdoor Recreation

Opening Date

01/14/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

ATTP99

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join our team this summer at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park (EKW). Situated alongside the North Platte River, this 362-acre park features a range of nature viewing opportunities and outdoor activities, including a 3-mile paved hiking trail. As a team member, you'll be working in the midst of this beautiful natural setting, keeping the park safe and well-maintained while providing visitors with exceptional experiences through educational, cultural, and recreational activities. Whether you're seeking to launch a career in outdoor recreation or simply looking for summer employment, EKW State Park is the perfect place to be.

Seasonal employment is typically from mid-May to mid-September. Some seasonal positions may begin earlier in the year and/or extend longer into the fall. The actual length of employment depends on the work location and the type of job performed.

Re-create yourself with an inspiring career in Wyoming's outdoors! Explore the many possibilities with Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Outdoor Recreation. Watch our recruitment video here:

Please refer to the Essential Functions for each category of the seasonal position we offer for more detailed information about job duties.

Human Resource Contact:stacy.sprengeler@wyo.gov, 307-777-7010

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

Seasonal Visitor Services Associate ? Fee Collector:

• Greet visitors, collect admission fees, and provide excellent customer service.
• Answer visitor questions and provide pertinent information about the site, including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest.
• Handle monetary transactions, which include fee collection.
• Responsible for cash register reconciliation.
• Answer a multi-line telephone system, transferring calls to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry.
• Perform opening and closing duties, as well as cleaning and maintenance as needed.
• Provide janitorial services in the building and assist the Fee Supervisor with special projects and events.
• Assist all North Platte District sites with special projects and events.
• Assist with the development and delivery of educational and recreational programs.

Seasonal Maintenance Worker:

• Perform routine building, grounds, and landscape maintenance, minor carpentry repairs, painting, and mowing.
• Assist staff in the construction, installation, maintenance, and renovation of grounds and buildings, and preventive maintenance.
• Clean and service restrooms, shelters, and buildings, and remove litter from grounds, parking lots, and other public areas.
• Operate and/or drive a variety of vehicles, including light and heavy equipment.
• Operate various maintenance equipment, including mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment required in daily operations.
• Utilize various hand and power tools.
• Follow proper handling and safety procedures when using cleaning chemicals and fuel products encountered in daily operations, including proper Personal Protective Equipment usage.
• Provide excellent customer service. May interact with the visiting public, answering basic questions.
• Assist all North Platte District sites with special projects and events.
• Assist with the development and delivery of educational and recreational programs.

Seasonal Visitor Services Associate- Interpretation:

• Greet visitors and provide excellent customer service.
• Answer visitor questions and provide information about the site, including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest.
• Perform programs, guided hikes, hands-on activities, and other personal interpretations.
• Assist with special projects and events.
• Assist in the creation of social media, outreach, and other non-personal content.
• Administer, restock, and track program inventory.
• Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry.
• Perform opening and closing duties, as well as janitorial services and maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

For all seasonal positions, preference will be given to applicants who are professional while providing excellent customer service.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must be at least 16 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Detail-oriented, accurate, and thorough in completing assignments/tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills, allowing the ability to interact with visitors from around the world.
• Willingness to work on a variety of assignments every day.
• Experience in handling money, cash registers, and retail sales.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects with variable timelines and scopes of work.
• Basic construction and maintenance knowledge.
• Basic operational knowledge of light and heavy equipment use, as well as hand and power tools.
• Basic safety awareness of equipment use.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds with or without assistance.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Please indicate which type of seasonal position you are interested in (Fee Collector or Maintenance) when completing the supplemental questions. You may choose more than one type of position, but you must choose at least one.
• Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.

Supplemental Information

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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