Park Ranger - (Part-Time, Year-Round)

Park Ranger Opportunity

The City of Portage is looking for a responsible, self-motivated, and independent Park Ranger to join our Parks and Recreation Department! If you want to get paid to be outdoors, providing great customer service while bicycling, hiking, or patrolling parks and engaging with the community, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

What You'll Do:

• Open/Close park entrances, patrol parks, engage with patrons, and enforce and educate patrons regarding park rules.
• Assist with events, such as concerts, movies, Ramona Park Luau, Ramona Park bonfire, Pig Out in the Park, receptions at Celery Flats, reading or hiking with a ranger, Monster Mash, and traditional holiday set-up. Direct traffic and parking and assist with set-up and tear-down of events.
• Monitor, identify, and report necessary maintenance needs.
• Participate in the operation of the Millennium Ice Rink from December through February.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED required, must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available year-round for 21-28 hours/week.
• Strong open availability for all three shifts (days, evenings, and weekends, and can include holidays):
  • The Ranger schedule consists of three to four shifts ranging from 7-8 hours each per week (21-28 hours/week).
  • Hours/shifts vary depending on the park's seasonal hours of operation. Standard Winter hours & shifts are three to four 7-hour shifts per week. Standard Spring/Summer/Fall hours & shifts are three 8-hour shifts per week.
  • Seasonal Park Hours:
    • Winter (Nov. 1- Feb): 7 AM-7 PM;
    • Spring/Fall (Mar-April & Sept.-Oct) 7 AM-9 PM;
    • Summer (May-Aug.) 7 AM -10 PM
  • Shifts:
    • Open Shift: 6 AM - 2 PM (Park opens at 7 AM)
    • Patrol Shift: 10 AM - 6 PM or 11 AM - 7 PM (depending on season)
    • Close Shift: 2 PM – Close or 3 PM - Close (depending on season)
• Comfortable working in all types of weather and bicycling/walking/hiking for a distance.
• Experience working with the public is preferred, with excellent leadership, judgment, and customer service skills required.
• A valid State of Michigan driver's license with a good driving record is required.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis.
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a general background check and drug/alcohol screen.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping the city's public outreach and engagement.
• Enjoy a collaborative team atmosphere with professional growth opportunities.
• Hourly rate: $16.47/hour.

Here is How to Join Us.

• Apply online or in person at Portage City Hall/Human Resources. 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage, MI 49002

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the city to afford equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, height, weight, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Positive action shall be taken to ensure the fulfillment of this policy.