Seasonal Parks Specialist; Part-Time

Hudson, WI, United States
Glenwood City, WI, United States

Location: Hudson, Glenwood City
Position Type: Part-Time (Temporary-Seasonal)
Schedule: Employees can be expected to work varying nights, weekends, and two summer holidays.

Are you looking for a fun, active, and rewarding summer job? Do you love spending time outdoors and want to earn extra money while making a difference?

Join our team as a Park Specialist
! This is a great opportunity for college students, teachers, or anyone who has summers off and enjoys working in nature. Gain hands‑on experience in park operations, customer service, and facility maintenance while spending your summer in a beautiful outdoor setting!

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• ✔ Spend your summer outdoors in a beautiful park setting.
• ✔ Flexible hours – great for students or those with summer availability.
• ✔ Gain valuable experience in customer service, maintenance, and park operations.
• ✔ Work with a fun, supportive team while making a difference in your community.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position reports directly to the Park Manager and is expected to perform routine park tasks to include park sales and service, visitor safety, compliance, and campground operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal or primary responsibilities for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conduct the sale of admission passes, camping registrations, and collection of revenue for other permits/merchandise when needed.
• Reconcile daily revenues.
• Provide information to park visitors.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and pick up litter.
• Enforce all park rules, County policies, regulations and the County Park Ordinance.
• Participate in county‑required safety training.
• Cleaning of restroom/shower facilities, day‑use areas, campsites, and beaches when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
This section details the essential competencies required to perform the job effectively, including a mix of technical knowledge, practical skills, and personal attributes.

• Familiarity with state and federal laws, regulations, and policies that pertain to the job, including Wisconsin Statutes and administrative codes.
• Knowledge of effective customer service practices and the ability to apply them in a public sector environment.
• Ability to interact professionally, respectfully, and tactfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities, policies, and work demands.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues across departments to achieve common goals.
• Ability to apply ethical judgment and maintain confidentiality regarding business‑related files, reports, and conversations, within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
This section outlines the communication abilities necessary for effective performance. These skills reflect the need to interact with the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a clear, professional, and effective manner.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals, including the public, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from complex documents such as laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and reports.
• Ability to engage with the public, handle inquiries, resolve conflicts, and build positive relationships with a diverse population.

REASONING ABILITY
This section outlines the cognitive skills required to perform the job effectively. This includes the ability to apply logic, make decisions, solve problems, and understand complex information.

• Ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and…