Seasonal Employees Bear River State Park

Job Title: Seasonal Maintenance and Visitor Services Positions

Bear River State Park is one of 27 impressive state parks and historic sites in Wyoming. Located in Southwest Wyoming along the I-80 corridor near Evanston, Bear River State Park is one of our state's smaller parks but has an abundance of recreational, educational, and natural resource opportunities for visitors. The park is home to a small captive herd of North American Bison and three Rocky Mountain Elk bulls for viewing, a Visitor Center with an array of visitor information, spectacular taxidermy displays, herpetology exhibits, and a small gift/souvenir shop. The site consists of 324 acres of recreational and natural resources on the outskirts of Evanston along the Bear River. Whether you are a one-time visitor or a daily visitor, Bear River State Park has something to offer for everyone with its 8-10 miles of paved and dirt trails for hiking and biking, picnic shelters and areas, wildlife viewing, river access for fishing or floating, educational programs, events, and much more. We also offer dump stations for RVs, public restrooms at the Visitor Center, and future potential for camping opportunities. The primary employment season runs from April through the end of September. These positions may extend longer into the fall. The actual length of employment depends on the demand for services at Bear River State Park.

On April 1, 2026, one part-time (24 hours per week) Visitor Services/Interpretation Associate will be hired. On June 16, 2026, this will become a 40 hour per week position for the remainder of the season. Weekend work is required. On June 16, 2026, one part-time Maintenance Tech will be hired for the remainder of the season. Weekend work is required. On June 16, 2026, one 40 hour per week Maintenance/Visitor Services Associate will be hired for the remainder of the season. Weekend work is required.

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Essential Functions

Seasonal Maintenance

• Perform routine building, grounds, and landscape maintenance, including but not limited to fixture repairs or replacement, sprinkler system troubleshooting and repairs, minor plumbing repairs, some carpentry repairs, painting, mowing, weed trimming, etc.
• Assist staff in the construction, installation, maintenance, and renovation of grounds and buildings. Also, assist in preventive maintenance duties.
• Clean and service restrooms, shelters, and buildings, and remove litter from grounds, parking lots, and other areas within the park.
• Ability to perform basic equipment repair.
• Operate and/or drive a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Operate various maintenance equipment, including mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment required for daily operations.
• Utilize various hand and power tools.
• Follow proper handling and safety procedures when using cleaning chemicals, fuel products, and equipment encountered in daily operations, including proper Personal Protective Equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service to all our visitors.
• Periodically assist with interpretive and educational programs or events at Bear River State Park and occasionally at other state parks and historic sites within our district.
• Occasionally assist with visitor services at the Visitor Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

Seasonal Visitor Services

• Ensure visitor needs are professionally met by providing information on Wyoming's cultural and natural resources, history, recreational opportunities, and local, regional, and statewide travel services through excellent customer service.
• Keep the Visitor Center stocked with brochures and other information to meet the visitors' needs.
• Maintain, clean, inspect, and repair the Visitor Center and grounds, including cleaning, sanitizing, mowing, weed trimming, pulling weeds, cleaning taxidermy, etc.
• Relay supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to maintain the Visitor Center and grounds to the Superintendent.
• Assist with ordering, tracking, and taking inventory of all retail items and brochures.
• Assist with educational and interpretive programs and tours.
• Occasionally, help with park maintenance when needed.
• Help other state parks and historic sites in our district from time to time during events.
• Assist with cleaning or feeding/watering live animal exhibits, including snakes and other reptile terrariums.
• Assist with the elk and bison program, including fixing fences, maintaining pastures, feeding in winter months, and shipping bison calves.
• Assist with interpretive programming and tours for all age groups.

Qualifications

Preferences/Agency Requirements: For all seasonal positions, preference will be given to professional applicants with excellent customer service skills. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be at least 18 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 various assignments every day. Experience/ability to operate a Square account and cash register for merchandise, reservations, and permit sales. Must follow proper cash handling procedures. 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, as well as hand and power tools. Ability to safely use all vehicles and equipment. Basic knowledge of and ability to operate light equipment such as weed trimmers, mowers, floor buffers, steam cleaners, and other like equipment. Ability to use and understand relevant computer programs used on Square and POS systems for tracking, merchandise and permit sales, and reporting. 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. Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday. Must be able to work in the vicinity of captive snakes and other reptiles. May occasionally travel for special assignments or training at district sites.

Notes: FLSA: Non-exempt. Please indicate which type of seasonal position you are interested in (Maintenance or Visitor Services) when completing the supplemental questions. You may choose more than one type of position, but you must choose 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.