Seasonal Park Aides Sinks Canyon State Park 2026-02189

State of Wyoming; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming State Parks’ Sink Canyon State Park in Lander, WY, is seeking seasonal staff for maintenance and cave tours. Positions work no more than 24 hours per week through spring 2027, offering outdoor work in a scenic mountainous setting with abundant wildlife and rock climbing nearby.

Join a passionate team, assist with visitor services and interpretive programs, and help with events and daily operations. Housing is not provided; pay is hourly and based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent internal and external customer service to staff and park guests
• Greet guests, answer visitor questions, and provide pertinent information about the site and surrounding area
• Engage with visitors through interpretive techniques to provide education and site orientation
• Develop and present interpretive programs, guided hikes, cave tours, and hands-on activities to guests of all ages
• Assist with the development of non-personal interpretive content including social media and interpretive graphics
• Assist with the development and implementation of special events
• Staff the visitor center as needed
• Provide janitorial services in the visitor center and campgrounds
• Assist with special projects and events as needed
• Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry
• May be required to assist with the feeding and care of live exhibit animals, including reptiles and small mammals
• May be required to assist in the Visitor Center by answering questions and operating the computer/register for reservations and sales

Job description

General Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in an amazing location, interact with people, and be a part of a great team that is passionate about the outdoors? If so, join Wyoming State Parks for a winter of adventure and teamwork in beautiful Sink Canyon State Park! Sinks Canyon is located just outside of Lander, WY, and is home to unique geological features, abundant wildlife, and world-class rock climbing. The park is currently seeking enthusiastic seasonal staff to fill positions in maintenance and cave tours. These positions will work no more than 24 hours per week through the spring of 2027.

Description And Functions

Open Until Filled

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in an amazing location, interact with people, and be a part of a great team that is passionate about the outdoors? If so, join Wyoming State Parks for a winter of adventure and teamwork in beautiful Sink Canyon State Park! Sinks Canyon is located just outside of Lander, WY, and is home to unique geological features, abundant wildlife, and world-class rock climbing. The park is currently seeking enthusiastic seasonal staff to fill positions in maintenance and cave tours. These positions will work no more than 24 hours per week through the spring of 2027.

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Human Resources Contact: 307-777-7010 / [e-mail]

Essential Functions

• Provide excellent internal and external customer service to staff and park guests
• Greet guests, answer visitor questions, and provide pertinent information about the site and surrounding area
• Engage with visitors through interpretive techniques to provide education and site orientation
• Develop and present interpretive programs, guided hikes, cave tours, and hands-on activities to guests of all ages
• Assist with the development of non-personal interpretive content including social media and interpretive graphics
• Assist with the development and implementation of special events
• Staff the visitor center as needed
• Provide janitorial services in the visitor center and campgrounds
• Assist with special projects and events as needed
• Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry
• May be required to assist with the feeding and care of live exhibit animals, including reptiles and small mammals
• May be required to assist in the Visitor Center by answering questions and operating the computer/register for reservations and sales

Qualifications

Preferences

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills for working with staff and visitors from around the world
• Excellent customer service skills with staff and visitors
• Ability to be flexible with work assignments and assigned duties
• Willingness to work on a variety of different tasks every day
• Ability to perform routine and potentially mundane tasks
• Experience in money handling and retail sales
• Experience in basic construction
• Experience in the use of basic power and hand tools

Minimum QualificationsNone - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

Physical Working Conditions

• Must work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, with or without assistance.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Housing is not available

Non Benefit Position