Seasonal Park Services Assistant
About The Position
This is an on-call, part-time, hourly role working no more than 39 hours per week. The position will operate the Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area, a scenic destination that includes the Welcome Station, Mount Goliath Nature Center, Summit Lake Park, and the Mount Blue Sky Summit. This role ensures a safe, welcoming, and educational experience for all visitors by greeting guests, confirming reservations, maintaining facilities, and supporting interpretive programs. Employees may report to Denver Mountain Parks Headquarters in Morrison, Colorado, or to Echo Lake Park in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
Requirements
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Committed to creating a safe, engaging, and enjoyable environment for visitors of all backgrounds
- Comfortable working 8–10 hour shifts outdoors in high-altitude alpine environments (up to 14,000 feet) with exposure to variable weather conditions including snow, rain, wind, hail, fog, lightning, and strong UV radiation
- Comfortable working around wildlife
- Basic knowledge of alpine ecology desired
- Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
- Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within six (6) months of date of hire.
Responsibilities
- Open and close facilities, including the Welcome Station and Nature Center; run daily reservation reports
- Welcome and orient guests: confirm reservations, explain rules, answer questions, and provide interpretive materials
- Assist visitors without reservations and deliver educational messaging on park rules and resource protection
- Perform light maintenance and cleaning of visitor areas, restrooms, and surrounding grounds; assist with snow removal
- Monitor visitor activities for safety and environmental compliance; report hazards, violations, and assistance needs to park rangers
- Track weather and road conditions; monitor wildlife interactions and intervene or report as needed
- Provide educational outreach to visitors on alpine ecology, history, and conservation
- Support special events with traffic control, parking assistance, and guest services
- Safely operate vehicles on steep, winding mountain roads and lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
- Eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
