TEMPORARY Seasonal - Staunton State Park

Overview

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.

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.

VISITOR SERVICES TECHNICIAN A customer service based position that involves working in a visitor center, 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.
• 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

PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 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.
• This position is required to utilize equipment such as pressure washers, hand tools, small power tools, shop vacs, vacuums, park vehicles, and other equipment on a daily basis.
• Employees will be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary.
• This position will be expected to assist with other maintenance duties including maintenance of equipment, facilities, and grounds with other assigned duties.

INTERPRETIVE ASSISTANT This is a customer service based position that involves facilitating park interpretive and environmental education programs. Develop and present natural resources/historical related programs to park visitors. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• 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

TRACK CHAIR PROGRAM A customer service based position that involves working in the Track Chair Garage managing all aspects of the Track Chair Program. Daily communication with participants and volunteers requires effective communication and public relations skills. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Working with the disabled community and people of different levels of ability to adapt and assist quickly to address their personal needs.
• Participation in speaking engagements at libraries, support groups, fundraising events and more.
• Schedules all reservations for the season through the reservation system and…