Seasonal Interpreter/Visitors Center Attendant 2024-02593

$29,120 - $29,120/Yr

State of Wyoming - Lander, WY

Part-time - Entry Level

Lander, WY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Seasonal Interpreter/Visitor's Center Attendant position at Wyoming State Parks is a temporary part-time role focused on providing exceptional visitor experiences through educational and recreational activities. The role is primarily based at Sinks Canyon State Park, with potential duties at other locations within the Shoshone District. The employment season runs from November 2024 to April 2025, requiring approximately 10-20 hours of work per week.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide excellent customer service.
• Answer visitor questions and provide pertinent information about the site, including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest.
• Perform programs, guided hikes, hands-on activities, and other personal interpretations.
• Assist with special projects and events.
• Assist with live ambassador animal care.
• Assist in the creation of social media, outreach, and other non-personal content.
• Responsible for administrating, restocking, and tracking program inventory.
• Answer a multi-line telephone system transferring calls to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry.
• Perform opening and closing duties and janitorial services and maintenance as needed.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and thorough in completing assignments/tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with visitors from around the world.
• Willingness to work on a variety of assignments every day.
• Interested in the interpretation of cultural and natural resources.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects with variable timelines and scopes of work.
• Basic operational knowledge of light equipment use, as well as hand and power tools.
• Basic safety awareness of equipment use.

Benefits

• Hourly wage of $14.00
• Opportunity to work in a beautiful outdoor environment
• Gain experience in customer service and interpretation
• Flexible part-time hours