Park Visitor Center Ranger: Guest Experience & Info

Virginia State Parks; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking and admission to Virginia

Overnight stay discounts

Free camping at select sites

50% off cabins

Job summary

Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia is seeking a Contact Ranger to serve as the first point of contact for park visitors. The role operates the Visitor Center and Contact Station, collects entrance fees, registers campers, and provides orientation to park facilities and programs.

Responsibilities include handling fees, giving accurate park information, assisting with camping reservations, and maintaining a neat, stocked front office. Flexible shifts including weekends and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet/work well with the public.
• Must be able to perform simple math and handle money.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provides information regarding state park services and other local attractions.
• Provides coverage at the park Contact Station and Visitor Center
• Collects appropriate fees and orients visitors to park points of interest.
• Provides accurate and detailed information about park fees, directions, annual passes, trail information, park educational programs, and local area information.
• Operates cash register and conducts retail sales.
• Assists guests with camping reservations.
• Keep all areas of the office/contact station cleaned, organized, and stocked with supplies and brochures.
• Work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Math skills

Weekend availability

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia is seeking a Contact Ranger to serve as the first point of contact for park visitors. The role operates the Visitor Center and Contact Station, collects entrance fees, registers campers, and provides orientation to park facilities and programs.

Responsibilities include handling fees, giving accurate park information, assisting with camping reservations, and maintaining a neat, stocked front office. Flexible shifts including weekends and holidays are required.