Events Associate Jobs in Cheyenne, WY (NOW HIRING)

Description and Functions Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Experience the West. Beautiful Keyhole State Park at the edge of the incredible Black Hills is hiring for seasonal positions. Join our dedicated team of maintenance professionals and learn useful skills and experience as you keep the park looking its best or join our fee program and help give park patrons a memorable time as you learn and hone valuable customer service skills and fill the role of liaison between the park and its visitors.

These are rewarding and exciting positions that you will not regret taking. Northeastern Wyoming is waiting for you to explore. Some housing is available.

The seasonal employment period is typically from mid-May to mid-September. Some seasonal positions may begin earlier in the year and/or extend longer into the fall. The actual length of employment depends on the work location and the type of job performed.

Re-create yourself with an inspiring career in Wyoming's outdoors. Explore the many possibilities with Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Outdoor Recreation. Watch our recruitment video here: Please refer to the Essential Functions for each category of the seasonal position we offer for more detailed information about job duties.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-7010 / stacy.sprengeler@wyo.gov ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level. Seasonal Visitor Services Associate - Fee Collector, Fee Supervisor: Greet visitors, collect admission fees, and provide excellent customer service. Answer visitor questions and provide information about the site, including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest

Handle monetary transactions, which include fee collection and gift shop sales. Responsible for cash register reconciliation. Responsible for restocking gift shop shelves and tracking inventory.

Answer a multi-line telephone system. Transfer calls to appropriate personnel. Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry.

Perform opening and closing duties, as well as cleaning and maintenance as needed. Provide janitorial services in the building and assist the Fee Supervisor with special projects and events. Assist all Absaroka District sites with special projects and events.

Seasonal Maintenance Worker: Perform routine building, grounds, and landscape maintenance, minor carpentry repairs, painting, and mowing. Assist staff in the construction, installation, maintenance, and renovation of grounds and buildings, and in preventive maintenance. Clean and service restrooms, shelters, and buildings, and remove litter from grounds, parking lots, and other public areas.

Operate and/or drive a variety of vehicles, including light and heavy equipment. Operate various maintenance equipment, including mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment required in daily operations. Utilize various hand and power tools.

Follow proper handling and safety procedures when using cleaning chemicals and fuel products encountered in daily operations, including proper Personal Protective Equipment usage. Provide excellent customer service. May interact with the visiting public, answering basic questions.

Assist all Absaroka District sites with special projects and events. Qualifications PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: For all seasonal positions, preference will be given to applicants who are professional while providing excellent customer service. **Must have a valid driver's license.

**Must be at least 16 years of age. KNOWLEDGE: Detail-oriented, accurate, and thorough in completing assignments/tasks. Good interpersonal skills allow the ability to interact with visitors from around the world.

Willingness to work on a variety of assignments every day. Experience in handling money, cash registers, and retail sales. Must possess excellent customer service skills.

Ability to manage and complete multiple projects with variable timelines and scopes of work. Basic construction and maintenance knowledge. Basic operational knowledge of light and heavy equipment use and hand and power tools.

Basic safety awareness of equipment use. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None - See "Preferences" Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Must work outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds with or without assistance.

NOTES: FLSA: Non-exempt Some housing is available. Please indicate which type of seasonal position you are interested in (Fee or Maintenance) when completing the supplemental questions. You may choose more than one type of position, but you must select at least one.

Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Supplemental Information Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.