What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Gatekeeper, Parks Department position at Stearns County?
SALARY:
Starting: $19.88/hour
Non-Union Position
Stearns County Mission: "Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All"
Stearns County Values: Professional, Approachable, Responsive, Collaborative, Fair & Equitable
Are you looking for a summer job with flexible hours in the great outdoors? Apply to become a seasonal Parks employee at Stearns County's Quarry Park! These positions are great jobs for college students looking to earn tuition money, individuals who are looking to re-enter the workforce and seniors or retirees looking to be more active during the summer months. Candidates must be 18 and older and be willing to work weekends and evenings. If your heart is set on working in the outdoors this summer and you don't mind swatting a few mosquitoes now and then, come join the Stearns County Parks team as a seasonal employee! Stearns County derives strength from the diversity of its workforce and provides a welcoming environment where all are respected, honored and valued.
Continuous Posting. Applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted.
Position Objective
To greet park visitors, sell parking permits, and provide information on park facilities and programs in a manner that will create and maintain a favorable image of Stearns County Parks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.
1. Greet park visitors at gate entrance or assigned location.
2. Provides information on facilities and programs.
3. Sells seasonal and daily parking permits.
4. Follows procedures regarding cash handling and daily record keeping.
5. Prepares and processes daily deposits.
6. Records visitor use data and completes required forms.
7. Picks up trash at park entrance.
8. Issues tickets to vehicles without parking passes.
9. Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.
10. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Minimum Qualifications
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or will be by May 2025
- Experience handling and collecting money
- Working with limited supervision
- Selling tickets/passes for admission to places
1. Ability to demonstrate maturity and responsibility when handling money.
2. Ability to communicate with the public in a positive, friendly, and helpful manner.
3. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
4. Ability to understand and follow simple verbal or written instructions.
5. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Accountabilities Shared By All Employees
1. Performs job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the County's mission and values.
2. Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of all department and County-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.
3. Develops respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
4. Informs immediate supervisor of all important matters pertaining to assigned job responsibilities.
5. Seeks opportunities for further personal growth and development.
6. Represents the County in a professional manner to all internal and external contacts when doing the County's business.
7. Complies with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The primary responsibilities for this position will be performed approximately 95% of the time indoors and approximately 5% of the time outdoors. Will have minimal exposure to health hazards and accidents; requires a low level of physical effort. All employees are required to reside within the state of Minnesota.
Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Parks Operations Coordinator.
Responsibility for Public Contact
Moderate.
Shifts available 7 days a week, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Interview Date
If you are selected to be interviewed for this position, interviews will be held on a date to be determined. Invitations to interview (by phone or virtual) will be sent to the email address listed on the job application and will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
If you require special accommodations to participate in the Stearns County hiring process, please contact us at 320-656-3606.
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