Seasonal Maintenance- Sinks Canyon State Park 2025-02593
State of Wyoming
Lander, WY, USA
Posted on Oct 21, 2025
Description and Functions
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Open Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in an amazing location, interact with people, and be a part of a great team that is passionate about the outdoors? If so, join Wyoming State Parks for a summer of adventure and teamwork in beautiful Sink Canyon State Park! Sinks Canyon is located just outside of Lander, WY, and is home to unique geological features, abundant wildlife, and world-class rock climbing. The park is currently seeking enthusiastic seasonal staff to fill positions in maintenance and cave tours. This position will work approximately 10 hours per week through the spring of 2026. Limited housing may be available.
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:Human Resources 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 Interpreter/Maintenance Worker:- Provide excellent internal and external customer service to staff and park guests
- Greet guests, answer visitor questions, and provide pertinent information about the site and surrounding area
- Engage with visitors through interpretive techniques to provide education and site orientation
- Develop and present interpretive programs, guided hikes, cave tours, and hands-on activities to guests of all ages
- Assist with the development of non-personal interpretive content including social media and interpretive graphics
- Assist with the development and implementation of special events
- Staff the visitor center as needed
- Provide janitorial services in the visitor center and campgrounds
- Assist with special projects and events as needed
- Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry
- May be required to assist with the feeding and care of live exhibit animals, including reptiles and small mammals
- May be required to assist in the Visitor Center answering questions and operating the computer/register for reservations and sales
Qualifications
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PREFERENCES:
**Must have a valid driver's license.
**Must be at least 18 years of age.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Excellent communication skills for working with staff and visitors from around the world
- Excellent customer service skills with staff and visitors
- Ability to be flexible with work assignments and assigned duties
- Willingness to work on a variety of different tasks every day
- Ability to perform routine and potentially mundane tasks
- Experience in money handling and retail sales
- Experience in basic construction
- Experience in the use of basic power and hand tools
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
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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
- Limited housing may be available
- 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
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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.