Opening date: Continuous
Closing date: Continuous
Salary: $13.77 – $16.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum
Time frame: Seasonal, up to 1500 hours annually (year-round)
Positions available: 1
Housing: None Provided
The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, has a part-time position (no benefits) available at Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, Utah. This appointment is limited to a maximum of 1500 hours per year.
Job Duties
The Part-Time Park Ranger Aide at Frontier Homestead State Park Museum will provide support across a variety of museum and park operations, including but not limited to:
- Greet visitors, sell admissions and passes, provide information about exhibits and park history, answer questions, and deliver excellent customer service.
- Clean and sanitize museum facilities, restrooms, exhibits, historic buildings, and grounds.
- Perform groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, landscaping, trash removal, and light maintenance of buildings, trails, and historic structures.
- Support special events, educational programs, tours, setup, coordination, and visitor engagement.
- Manage phone inquiries and assist with general administrative or operational tasks.
- Perform light maintenance, routine repairs, and upkeep of facilities and equipment.
- Follow all park and state policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Job Requirements and Skills
- No prior experience is required, but a willingness to learn, strong interest in history or state parks, and a positive attitude are essential.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and lifting moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) repeatedly or for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as needed; priority will be given to applicants with weekend availability.
- Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with visitors of all ages.
- Experience with computerized systems, retail operations, or maintenance skills is beneficial but not required.
Preference will be given to an individual seeking BS degree or has a BS degree
Other
- Must be able to work in variable indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or wind.
- Positive attitude and adaptable personality; able to interact with the public and park staff professionally.
- Eagerness to learn and take initiative in performing new tasks and responsibilities.
Interested applicants may apply by submitting a resume to:
Michael Stewart (Park Manager)
[email protected]
DNR complies with the ADA. Hearing impaired employees who wish further information regarding this announcement may call the DNR TTY number at 801-538-7458. Disabled employees who desire reasonable accommodation in the interview process should contact the DNR Human Resource Office at 385-315-2834.