Parks and Recreation Department: Seasonal Gatekeeper

Vigo County, Indiana • Terre Haute, IN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent serves as Gatekeeper for the Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department, responsible for collecting fees and providing information to park visitors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to meet all employer and department hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.
• Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department practices, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepared detailed reports, such as activity and incident reports
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices and ability to perform arithmetic calculations to receive and receipt monies.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, Park patrons, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
• Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to State requirements.
• Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written and oral instructions present findings in oral or written form.
• Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.
• Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure.
• Ability to apply knowledge of people and/or locations.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a demonstrated safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work weekends and/or evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Collects appropriate park and/or camp fees, including providing receipt, and completing necessary paperwork required by State Board of Accounts.
• Provides information regarding Vigo County Parks and Recreation rules and regulations to campers and park visitors.
• Answers Park telephone, taking messages, and providing information as needed, or refers caller to Park office when appropriate.
• Provides public relations to Park campers and visitors, including providing directions, maps and/or pamphlets of Park area.
• Maintains safety, including reporting any unsafe conditions affecting public and/or staff, and reports unusual or suspicious behavior as required, problems that need attention, and completing incident report and submitting as required.
• Maintains cleanliness of assigned areas, including sweeping and removing trash.
• Assists with directing traffic as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED