ATTP99-2024-00046-Seasonal Employees-Sinks Canyon State Park-Lander - State of Wyoming

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in an amazing location, interact with people and be a part of a great team that is passionate about the outdoors?  If so, join Wyoming State Parks for a summer of adventure and teamwork in beautiful Sink Canyon State Park! Sinks Canyon is located just outside of Lander, WY, and is home to unique geological features, abundant wildlife, and world-class rock climbing. The park is currently seeking enthusiastic seasonal staff to fill positions in maintenance, visitor services, and interpretation.  Some positions are a combination of roles - see Essential Functions for specific job titles and duties.  Summer positions typically run from mid-May through mid-September with hours varying from 16-35  hrs per week. Limited housing may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.  

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: 

Human Resources Contact:  307-777-7010 / stacy.sprengeler@wyo.gov
 

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 Maintenance Worker:  

• Provide excellent internal and external customer service to staff and park guests
• Conduct routine campground checks
• Clean and service restrooms, buildings, and grounds
• Remove trash and recycling
• Perform routine building, grounds, and landscape maintenance
• Perform minor carpentry repairs and painting
• Assist staff in construction, installation, maintenance, and renovation projects
• Operate and/or drive a variety of vehicles including light and heavy equipment
• Operate various maintenance equipment, such as mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment required for daily operations
• Utilize various hand and power tools
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protection Equipment and follow handling and safety procedures related to cleaning chemicals and fuel products that are encountered in daily operations
• May be required to assist with the feeding and care of live exhibit animals, including reptiles and small mammals
  

Seasonal Visitor Services Associate - Visitor Center:  

• Provide excellent internal and external customer service to staff and park guests
• Greet guests, answer visitor questions, and provide pertinent information about the site and surrounding area
• Engage with visitors through interpretive techniques to provide education and site orientation
• Handle monetary transactions, including gift shop sales and site fee collection
• Reconcile the cash register after each shift
• Maintain a visually pleasing gift shop area, restock the gift shop shelves, and track inventory
• Answer a multi-line telephone system, transfer 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
• Assist with special projects and events as needed
• May be required to assist with the feeding and care of live exhibit animals, including reptiles and small mammals

Seasonal Interpreter/Maintenance Worker:

• Provide excellent internal and external customer service to staff and park guests
• Greet guests, answer visitor questions, and provide pertinent information about the site and surrounding area
• Engage with visitors through interpretive techniques to provide education and site orientation
• Develop and present interpretive programs, guided hikes, and hands-on activities to guests of all ages
• Assist with the development of non-personal interpretive content including social media and interpretive graphics
• Assist with the development and implementation of special events
• Staff the visitor center as needed
• Provide janitorial services in the visitor center and campgrounds
• Assist with special projects and events as needed
• Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry
• May be required to assist with the feeding and care of live exhibit animals, including reptiles and small mammals