Remote Park Administration & Budget Assistant

State of Colorado; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking an Office Manager/Administrative Assistant to support visitor services, budgeting, and payroll at the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. You will handle passes, registrations, and revenue while supervising temporary staff and maintaining multiple systems.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and cross-team coordination with a focus on compliance and program delivery. A strong background in admin and finance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in accounting, finance, or program management.
• Combination of education in natural resources, business, or accounting with experience.
• Excellent customer service skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Google Suite, databases and licensing systems.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the park visitor center and manage passes and registrations.
• Oversee visitor center operations, reservations, and revenue reporting.
• Handle payroll, hiring paperwork, and vendor/concession payments.
• Supervise temporary staff and schedule shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Suite

Spanish bilingual

Cash handling

Education

Related education in Natural Resources / Business / Accounting (3 years)

Tools

Google Suite

Databases

Electronic licensing systems

POS systems

Job description

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking an Office Manager/Administrative Assistant to support visitor services, budgeting, and payroll at the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. You will handle passes, registrations, and revenue while supervising temporary staff and maintaining multiple systems.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and cross-team coordination with a focus on compliance and program delivery. A strong background in admin and finance is preferred.