TEMPORARY Seasonal - Castlewood Canyon State Park

EMPLOYMENT STARTS 11/01/2026 THROUGH 5/31/2027.

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.

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 position will 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 and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/ brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, educates on State Park regulations, etc.).
• Sell parks passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, water and other novelties
• Sell gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat registrations, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and snowmobile registrations and permits, and 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 event facility reservations forms and documents.
• May document and report visitor complaints.
• Clean and perform light maintenance duties, including litter pick up.
• May assist with special events or programs within the park.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Successful completion and passing of background screening may be required for placement in this position.
• Must have a current and valid drivers' license and provide a current Motor Vehicle Report.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Previous experience handling money and working with the public is helpful.
• Experience with data entry and word processing utilizing MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc), and Google platforms since this position enters data into spreadsheets.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• May be required to work the entrance station for an 8 hour shift and take lunch in the station.
• Some uniform items will be provided, however employees will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense

Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

This position will perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL