TEMPORARY Seasonal - Vega State Park

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $18 PER HOUR

EMPLOYMENT STARTS May THROUGH September or October, 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.

This application is for all, current, open seasonal positions at the park. Please select which position(s) you are applying for.

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.

At an elevation of 8,000 feet, Vega State Park's high-mountain lake sits in a beautiful montane meadow on the northeast edge of Grand Mesa National Forest in Western Colorado.

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.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds repeatedly during the course of a single workday.
• Willing to work outside during inclement weather.

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. 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 (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 parks 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, make bank deposits.
• 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.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

A customer service based position that involves inspecting for invasive Zebra/Quagga Mussels, Milfoil or other plant species on boats and personalcraft at an inspection point on the park. This is an important position for the protection of natural resources from non-native species that threaten wildlife, drinking water/irrigation and all water related outdoor recreation in the State of Colorado. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.

• Staff the park ANS (aquatic nuisance species) 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.
• Training in boat inspection methods will be provided.
• May document and report visitor complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May be required to work at the ANS station for an 8 hour shift and take lunch at the station.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

A customer service based position that involves facilitating park interpretive and environmental education programs, as well as working the park visitor center front desk. Develop and present natural resources/historical related programs to park visitors. Specific Duties may include:

• Schedule, plan and…