TEMPORARY Seasonal - Roxborough State Park

Department Information

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $18.00 - $19.00 PER HOUR
. Position starts 05/06/2026. There is NO park housing available at Roxborough State Park.

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR ALL CURRENT OPEN SEASONAL (NON-RANGER) 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.

32 to 40 hours per week. Positions start: 05/06/2026.

A customer service-based position that involves working in an entrance gate building greeting visitors. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills. This position will work. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Work directly with park visitors to greet and orientate them with the park.
• Sell park passes and keep track of parking lot capacity.
• Provide information and assistance to park visitors (distributes maps/ brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, etc.)
• Answer questions about the park and local wildlife.
• Monitor park radio communication and communicate important information to park staff.
• May document and report visitor complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• Must be willing and able to work 40 hours per week.
• Will need to undergo a criminal background investigation.
• Willing to work outside, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Gate Attendant/ Visitor Services must be able to lift 10-25 pounds repeatedly during the course of a single workday.
• Previous experience handling money and working with the public preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service.
• Must be able to take initiative, work with minimal supervision, and deliver high-quality results.
• The park will provide uniform shirts, hats, and name tags, however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact dnr_ at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the…