Park Desk Clerk

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lucas (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Parks is seeking a Park Desk Clerk at Barren River Lake State Resort Park in Lucas, KY. You will check guests in and out, help with reservations, and ensure exceptional service at the front desk. This is a full-time state job with benefits.

Join a welcoming team near Mammoth Cave area offering year-round lodge amenities and park experiences while serving guests as the face of the park.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Checking in and checking out guests, making reservations, assisting guests with needs and delivering high-quality customer service.
• Being the face of the park and representing the Front Desk department.
• Report to Park Desk Clerk Supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Advertisement Closes 9/21/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2604801

Park Desk Clerk

Pay Grade 09

Salary $13.76 - $20.64 Hourly

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location 1149 State Park Road Lucas, KY 42156 USA

Description

Barren River Lake State Resort Park is currently seeking a Park Desk Clerk. This is an amazing opportunity for someone to join and work with the parks front desk department. If you are a team player and enjoy working with people, delivering great customer service and working in a fun environment then our front desk team is waiting for you. Functioning duties would include checking in, checking out guest, making reservations, assisting guest with needs and delivering the very best customer service to all park guest. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person to be the face of the park.

Barren River State Resort Park is located near Kentucky’s famous cave area, which includes Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cave system in the world. Surrounded by rolling, tree-covered hills, the lodge overlooks the beautiful 10,000-acre lake. The lodge has 51 rooms, offers full amenities, and is open year- round. In addition, the Park features 22 cottages as well as 99 campground sites.

Responsibilities

• Checking in and checking out guest, making reservations, assisting guest with needs and delivering the very best customer service to all park guest. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person to be the face of the park.

The Park Desk Clerk will report directly to the Park Desk Clerk Supervisor.

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of and to help the Front Desk department and assist in making Barren River a better State Park. This is a full time position with the state of Kentucky, with excellent benefits and retirement.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual who will be a part of a challenging environment and critical team member to help this State Park not only maintain but improve its offerings to our guests.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High School Graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors in a state park setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Carlet Hagan at [e-mail] .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D