Job Posting End Date: April 30, 2024 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $15.00 per hour. The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Position Description The Anoka County Parks mission is as a department of Anoka County, our mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for Seasonal Associate Park Services Specialist (Intern) who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include providing Park guests with excellent customer service and information regarding public safety and the protection of Parks department properties and natural resources. Park Services Interns are given the opportunity to learn how seasonal administrative and management operations are run within the Anoka County parks. As an intern you will gain knowledge while working alongside various members of the Parks Department, providing support while performing essential duties and responsibilities. This is a seasonal, non-exempt, on-siteposition. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. The position requires a 12-week minimum commitment to begin in April or May and may be extended through September. Pay & Benefits Salary: $15.00 per hour. Professional development opportunities. Work Location This position will work at Bunker Hills Campground Visitor Center located at 13101 County Parkway B, Coon rapids MN 55433. Expected work hours are varied including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, for 25-40 hours per week. This may include extended hours on weekends and holidays as required. Work schedule is primarily Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Schedule is somewhat flexible and may vary based on business needs, and at supervisor's discretion. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all-inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of the primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Seasonal Associate Park Services Specialist (Intern). Provide Park guests with excellent customer service and information regarding public safety and protection of Parks department properties and natural resources. Oversee and assist campground and other park operations by greeting guests, providing supplies, opening, and closing facilities. Respond to daily operation problems and concerns. Troubleshoot, repair, and/or contact the supervisor for assistance. Receive, mediate, and resolve customer complaints or concerns. Schedule campground reservations and assist with reservation management and campground retail operations. Assist with coordination of program and facility marketing, outreach, and participation in community events. Work hands-on in Park Services operations. Help schedule and train seasonal staff. Review shift reports and assist with accounting and supervision of cash handling procedures. Assist with implementation and administration of campground events and programs. Complete all required coursework as assigned by respective college or university. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Must be at least 18 years of age or older. Must have a valid driver's license. Successfully pass a criminal history and driver's license background check. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program in Parks and Recreation or a closely related field. Previous customer service and Cash handling experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to analyze situations and determine the best course of action for the situation. Leadership, planning, organizing, and problem solving. Detailed and accurate record keeping. Complete assigned job duties as well as maintain performance standards and goals. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Read and interpret manuals and county policies and procedures. Effectively use a computer, radio, and office equipment Physical Demands and Work Conditions Indoor and outdoor county worksites in all weather conditions depending on assignment Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, prolonged walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment. Travel between work sites will be required driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with... For full info follow application link. Anoka County is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.