Seasonal Park Operations & Visitor Services

Position Overview

Temporary 9‑month position at Stagecoach State Park, Colorado. Pay: $17.50‑$18.00 per hour.

Employment starts between 04/01/2026 and 05/13/2025.

An entry‑level customer‑service based position that involves inspecting boats and personal watercraft for invasive species (Zebra/Quagga Mussels, Milfoil, or other plant species). Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.

• Staff the park ANS inspection station.
• Conduct physical boat inspections and boater interviews.
• Provide information and assistance to the boating public (distributes brochures, promotes ANS education, educates about State Park regulations, etc.)
• Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of ANS inspection areas.
• Including maintenance of facilities and grounds.
• Accurate counting and recording of all boat inspections, either written or by phone application software.
• May document and report visitor complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including restrooms, showers, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc.

• Operates and performs routine maintenance on state‑owned vehicles and equipment. Assures quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness.
• Provides information and assistance to visitors.
• May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

A customer‑service based position that involves working in a visitor center or gate entrance, greeting visitors, and may be assigned to work in the field in specialized duties.

• Staff the park entrance station and/or the 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.)
• Provide information to the boating and non‑boating public.
• Sell park passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood and other novelties.
• May sell gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations 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.
• Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of gates, visitor center and/or offices, including litter pick up.
• May assist with special events or programs within the park.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kelsey Kehm
Phone: 970‑736‑2436
Email:

• Must be 16 years of age or older for some positions.
• Must possess a current and valid driver’s license or have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work outdoors and on weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• ANS applicants must be able to climb in and out of vessels, and under trailers.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral). Ability to work with little supervision.
• ANS applicants will be required to work at the ANS station for an 8‑hour shift and take lunch at the station.
• Some uniform items will be provided, however, employees will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.
• Successful completion and passing of background screening may be required for placement in this position.

This position will perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Ability to perceive color differences and to hear verbal and radio communications.

• Interacting with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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