Parks - Metea Park - Part Time Gate Attendant

Allen County Government; Indiana, Fort Wayne (PA, IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Part-Time Gate Attendant, where your love for the outdoors and people will shine. This engaging role allows you to welcome visitors and provide essential information while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience in beautiful park settings. With a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values community and accessibility. If you're passionate about parks and enjoy meeting new people, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact!

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and ability to handle transactions accurately.
• Comfortable using technology and knowledgeable about local parks.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist park guests with admissions and information.
• Sell and process annual park passes and keep the entrance area clean.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Technical Skills

Tools

Cash Register

Computer

Two-Way Radio

Job description

Parks - Parks - Metea Park, 8401 Union Chapel Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America Req #71

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Your application is the primary tool we use to evaluate your qualifications for the posted position. Be sure to accurately and completely fill out the application in its entirety. You may attach a resume, but you are not required to do so. Be sure to save your application when you have completed the process and click on the submit button to send the application to us. If you are applying for more than one position with the County, you will need to complete and submit a separate application for each of the positions for which you wish to apply. You will receive an e-mail notification that your application has been received. Due to the large number of applications the County receives on a daily basis, no other communication will be made until such time that the Department makes a decision on which applicants they wish to interview.

Thank you and good luck with your job search!

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Gate Attendant with Allen County Parks!

Do you love the outdoors and enjoy interacting with people? Allen County Parks is looking for a friendly and reliable Part-Time Gate Attendant to welcome visitors, provide information, and help keep our parks running smoothly!

Flexible Schedule: Nights, weekends, and holidays required (24 hours/week).
Work in a Beautiful Setting: Spend your days in nature while assisting park guests.
Engaging Role: Greet visitors, handle admissions, sell park passes, and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

What You'll Do:

Welcome and assist park guests with admissions and information.
Sell and process annual park passes.
Keep the entrance area clean and safe.
Lock gates at closing and respond calmly to emergencies.
Educate visitors about Allen County Parks.

What We're Looking For:

People Person: Strong customer service skills.
Attention to Detail: Ability to handle transactions accurately.
Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using a cash register, computer, phone, and two-way radio.
Local Enthusiast: Knowledge of Allen County Parks is a plus!
Physically Capable: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs, bend, reach, and be outdoors in various weather conditions.

No benefits are offered for this position.

If you're passionate about parks and enjoy meeting new people, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that helps keep Allen County’s parks welcoming and accessible to all!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.

• Parks - Parks - Metea Park, 8401 Union Chapel Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America