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TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee - Chatfield State Park

State of Colorado
Jefferson County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2026
💰 $36,000/yr

About the role

Posting number: 2026TEMP- PMA004

Department: Department of Natural Resources

Division: Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Job classification: Temporary Aide

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Parks and Beaches, Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Customer Service, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS)-PAYING $17.00-$18.00 PER HOUR


THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS)-PAYING $18.00-$20.00 PER HOUR

EMPLOYMENT STARTS APPROXIMATELY April THROUGH November.
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.

This application is for all, current, open seasonal positions at the park.  Please select which position(s) you are applying for. 

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.

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW) 
Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Examples of duties

DESCRIPTION OF JOBS: 

Temporary Seasonal Employee positions available for the 2026 season include Revenue Lead, Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Technician, Boat Assistant, Maintenance Technician, Visitor Service Technician (VST), Environmental Educator, and Office Attendant. 

REVENUE LEAD $20.00/Hour: A Visitor Service Technician (VST) position that involves overseeing fee collection operations and verification of funds generated on park, assists with training Entrance Gate Attendants, and may include working in an entrance gate or campground registration building on occasion. Acts as work leader for Entrance Gate Attendants on a daily basis. Includes daily interaction with park visitors that requires effective communication and public relations skills. This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements include:

  • Oversee revenue generated on the park through entrance gates, self-service pay stations, park   headquarters, campground registration office, and shower facilities. 

  • Understands and follows park regulations, policies and procedures 

  • Help supervise and train Visitor Service Technicians and monitor performance 

  • Assist Entrance Gate Attendants with selling park passes on high visitation days

  • Assist Revenue Section Manager with change fund confirmation and park pass audits 

  • Manage inventory of all revenue related products at various locations around park

  • Prepare shift box change funds and park pass inventories

  • Investigate shift box overages and shortages

  • Assist revenue supervisor with weekly and monthly revenue reports 

  • Organize, file, and mail financial related documents

  • Assist in maintenance and troubleshooting of Self Service Kiosks

  • Ensure deposit of all revenue collected and perform weekly deposit verification

  • May assist with special events or programs within the park and promote educational programs

  • May encounter situations that will require effective communication to park staff over radio

  • May document and report visitor complaints

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