Parking Attendant

Reports to:

Parking & Logistics Manager

3-month position from August 1 to October 31, 2026

Hourly:
Non-exempt

Position Summary
The Parking Attendant helps create a welcoming, safe, and organized experience for guests visiting Grandfather Mountain. This position is responsible for directing vehicles, assisting guests with parking and traffic flow, answering questions, and maintaining a safe and orderly parking area.

Reports to:

Parking & Logistics Manager
3-month position from August 1 to October 31, 2026
Hourly:
Non-exempt
Position Summary
The Parking Attendant helps create a welcoming, safe, and organized experience for guests visiting Grandfather Mountain. This position is responsible for directing vehicles, assisting guests with parking and traffic flow, answering questions, and maintaining a safe and orderly parking area.
The ideal candidate is friendly, dependable, safety-minded, and comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Greeting guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Direct vehicles to designated parking areas and available spaces.
• Provide guests with information and directions for the park and surrounding area.
• Communicate clearly with other parking attendants and park staff.
• Assist guests with accessibility needs and direct them to designated accessible parking areas.
• Help manage traffic during busy days, special events, and emergency situations.
• Keep parking areas and surrounding spaces free of litter and obvious hazards.
• Follow all safety procedures and Grandfather Mountain policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to follow instructions.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and courteous in busy or stressful situations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous customer service, parking, traffic control, hospitality, or outdoor work experience is helpful but not required.
• Must be willing to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, and special events as scheduled.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, wind, and other changing mountain weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate verbally with guests and coworkers in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to safely work around moving vehicles and uneven terrain.