Park Visitor Center Public Information Guide

East Bay Regional Park District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

East Bay Regional Park District seeks Visitor Center Aides to provide public information at park visitor centers and surrounding areas. These entry-level roles support education programs and customer service, with duties from greeting visitors to handling cash for tickets and merchandise.

Work is outdoors in various park settings; no prior experience required, though bilingual skills are desirable. Positions are part-time, up to 28 hours per week, with eligibility for AFSCME union benefits as

Qualifications

• Public speaking skills for conveying information to park visitors.
• Strong customer service mindset for assisting diverse visitors.
• Understanding of natural science and cultural history to answer questions.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide information at the visitor center.
• Assist with pre-designed activities and programs.
• Handle cash transactions and maintain displays and logs.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Natural science

Basic math

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

East Bay Regional Park District seeks Visitor Center Aides to provide public information at park visitor centers and surrounding areas. These entry-level roles support education programs and customer service, with duties from greeting visitors to handling cash for tickets and merchandise.

Work is outdoors in various park settings; no prior experience required, though bilingual skills are desirable. Positions are part-time, up to 28 hours per week, with eligibility for AFSCME union benefits as