Temporary Park Attendant

Dakota County•Eagan, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dakota County Parks Department is currently recruiting to fill Temporary Park Attendant positions for the upcoming winter season. The purpose of the Park Attendant position is to provide outstanding customer service for the Dakota County Parks, specifically in the areas of visitor services at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center so that park visitors can enjoy and explore the vast Dakota County Park System.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Continuous high level of customer service.
Comfort and ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a variety of audiences.
Self-motivated, self-starter, and enthusiastic about the outdoors.
Proven ability to work well with others.
Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays).
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows computer applications.

Nice To Haves

Money handling experience preferred.
Knowledge of outdoor recreation equipment (canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, fishing poles, snowshoes, kicksleds, and cross-country skis) helpful.
Knowledge of natural history and outdoor recreation helpful.
Willing to learn and perform other duties.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level customer service to ensure visitors receive accurate and appropriate information in a welcoming and timely manner.
Greet and interact with customers at assigned locations and facilities. Quickly and competently facilitate their recreation equipment rental reservation process, concession and pass sales.
Staff the Visitor Center and Rental Center consistent with the vision of the Visitor Center. Keep work area, public area and rental equipment clean, orderly and free from hazards.
Staff the Rental Center by assisting customers with fishing poles, canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddleboards in the spring/summer months and snowshoes, cross-country skis, and kicksleds in the winter months.
Provide general instruction, information and education in the use of recreation equipment and related outdoor recreation skills. Provide trail, park and education information to customers answering questions appropriately.
Accurately complete all paperwork including rental agreements, incident reports, and daily logs.
Use computerized rental equipment software and Microsoft Office applications.
Follow cash handling and daily record keeping procedures.
Assist with park special events.
Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.