Seasonal Educators Little House on the Park, Curt Gowdy State Park 2026-00238

Seasonal Educators Little House on the Park, Curt Gowdy State Park 2026-00238

Salary

$10.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Temporary Full-time

Job Number

2026-00238

Department

State Parks & Cultural Resources

Division

State Parks, Historic Sites, Trails, Outdoor Recreation

Opening Date

01/22/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

ATTP99

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This seasonal position will serve as the educator/programmer for Curt Gowdy's Little House on the Park, a unique venue within Curt Gowdy State Park. The mission is to educate and inspire children to understand the importance of kindness in the world.

Re-create yourself with an inspiring career in Wyomings outdoors! Explore the many possibilities with Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Outdoor Recreation. Watch our recruitment video here:

Human Resource Contact: stacy.sprengeler@wyo.gov, 307-777-7010

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Little House on the Park requires a creative individual to execute programs that inspire children to learn and behave with kindness.
• We are looking for candidates with a passion for working with children and fostering goodness in the world.
• Successful candidates will work with the park and Cheryl Gowdy & family to promote and facilitate kindness programming for children and families who come to Little House events.
• This facility primarily caters to youth ages 3-12, and their families. Example programs include story-time and kindness-oriented crafts.
• Working at the Little House requires organization and the ability to execute programming based on a planned schedule, along with flexibility as different groups come and go throughout the day.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to applicants who can work evenings, outdoors, and on a Friday through Sunday schedule.

Must be passionate about the mission and vision and be able to connect program attendees to that vision.

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Must have and maintain a valid drivers license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Skill in educating children
• Classroom management skills
• Public speaking and general public interaction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work will be performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• This is a seasonal position, working Friday through Sunday with some planning days before the regular schedule begins.
• The employment period is approximately Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Non Benefit Position

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

Are you able to work evenings, outdoors, and on a Friday through Sunday schedule?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have the desire and ability to carry out the mission and vision of Little House on the Park?

• Yes
• No

05

What is your experience in working with children aged 3 to 12 and fostering kindness in the world?

06

Describe your organizational abilities and your ability to execute planned programming.

07

Are you at least 16 years of age?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have and can you maintain a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

09

(AA) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce services
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

10

(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.

11

(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

12

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

13

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

14

(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm