TEMPORARY Seasonal - Barr Lake State Park

Department Information

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (6 MONTHS OR LESS) – PAYING $17.00–$19.00 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON POSITION. EMPLOYMENT STARTS 04/01/2026 THROUGH 09/30/2026. To apply, please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters). This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) strives to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, provide a quality state parks system, and offer enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.

$17.00/HOUR: A customer‑service based position that involves greeting visitors, selling park passes, answering phones, counting cash receipts, and providing information to the public. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills. Work leader responsibilities over entrance attendants.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a current & valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at own expense.
• Applicants may be subject to a comprehensive background check.
• Must be willing and able to work 20 hours per week.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be available to work varied shifts morning and evenings.
• Preference may be given to applicants with or working toward a Natural Resources degree or similar education.
• Previous experience handling money and working with the public is preferred or required.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a customer‑service setting.
• Basic computer skills required or preferred (MS Office Suite, Google App Suite).
• Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team.
• Must be willing and able to climb in and out of vessels and under trailers to perform job functions.
• Must be willing and able to work outside, which may involve inclement weather.

$17.00/HOUR: A customer‑service based position that involves working in a visitor center or gate entrance, greeting visitors, or may be assigned to work in the field in specialized duties as some parks. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.

• Staff the park entrance station and/or the visitor center.
• Provide information and assistance to visitors (distribute maps/brochures, orient visitors to park facilities and amenities, promote education programs, educate on State Park regulations, etc.).
• Provide information to the boating and non‑boating public.
• Sell park passes, permits, books, maps, clothing and other novelties.
• May sell gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations, snowmobile registrations, fishing and hunting licenses.
• Operate a cash register.
• Answer telephones and transfer/take messages.
• Photo‑copy and file documents.
• Collect revenue, complete shift report and balance shift box at end of each shift.
• May prepare campground reservation forms and documents.
• May document and report visitor complaints.
• Perform 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.

$17.00/HOUR:
This position sells a variety of state park passes, hunting and fishing licenses, and other CPW products and retail items. This position is a main line of contact for all visitors and responds to telephone inquiries as well as questions regarding hunting, fishing and park use regulations, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)…