TEMPORARY Seasonal - Staunton State Park

About the Department

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):
Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $17.00-$19.50 per hour. Employment starts April/May through October 2026. This application is for all current open seasonal positions at the park. Please select which position(s) you are applying for. 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Clean and perform light maintenance of interior and exterior of gates, visitor center, and offices, including litter pickup.
• May assist with special events or programs within the park.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Operate and perform routine maintenance on state‑owned vehicles and equipment.
• Assure quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness.
• Provide information and assistance to visitors.
• May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies.
• This position requires using equipment such as pressure washers, hand tools, small power tools, shop vacs, vacuums, park vehicles and other equipment daily.
• Employees must wear personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Assist with other maintenance duties including equipment, facilities and grounds as assigned.

• Schedule, plan and present Junior Ranger programs.
• Schedule, plan and present school and group programs.
• Schedule, plan and present campfire programs and guided hikes.
• Schedule, plan and present outreach programs.
• Provide roving interpretation in campgrounds and day‑use areas.
• Work with individual and group volunteers.
• May train volunteer naturalists.
• Work with other state, federal and local agency naturalists.
• Market and promote attendance at programs.
• May develop brochures and other written materials.
• May work the visitor center front desk.
• May assist with special events or programs within the park.
• Collect, catalog, organize and protect park collections of slides, photographs, specimens, etc.
• Attend assigned training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Work with the disabled community and people of different levels of ability to adapt and assist quickly to address their personal needs.
• Participate in speaking engagements at libraries, support groups, fundraising events and more.
• Schedule all reservations for the season through the reservation system and manage cancellations.
• Manage a large base of volunteers with respect to scheduling shifts, training new volunteers, and recruiting new volunteers.
• Lead hikes with participants if a volunteer is not available.
• Promote the Track Chair…