Sylvan Lake State Park, CO

Job Title: Visitor Services Technician

Organization: Sylvan Lake State Park

Location: Sylvan Lake State Park, CO

Duties: Assures quality customer service and assistance to visitors. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills. Specific Duties may include:

• Staff the park entrance station and Visitor Center.
• Provide information and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/ brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, educates on State Park regulations, etc.)
• Sell parks passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood and other novelties
• May sell gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat, OHV and snowmobile registrations, fishing and hunting licenses
• Operate a cash register.
• Answering of telephones and transferring/taking messages.
• Photo-copying and filing
• Collects revenue, completes shift report and balances shift box at end of each shift.
• May prepare campground reservations forms and documents.
• May document and report visitor complaints.
• May assist with all areas of park operations including maintenance and environmental education programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation (provide motor vehicle record upon hire)
• May need to undergo criminal background investigation
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel). Enter data into spreadsheets.
• First Aid and CPR certification desired.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work with little supervision
• May be required to work the entrance station for an 8 hour shift and take lunch in the station.

Salary/Pay: From $15.00 Per Hour

Housing Available: Individuals over 18, $40 per month

Start Date: April – May. This position is up to 40 hours per week and up to six months in duration. School schedules may be accommodated

How to Apply: Please contact:

Matt Westerberg or Abbe Batten
970-328-2021
Matt.westerberg@state.co.us
Abbe.Batten@state.co.us