Seasonal Employees Buffalo Bill State Park 2026-00192

Seasonal Employees Buffalo Bill State Park 2026-00192

Salary

$10.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Location

Cody, WY

Job Type

Temporary Full-time

Job Number

2026-00192

Department

State Parks & Cultural Resources

Division

State Parks, Historic Sites, Trails, Outdoor Recreation

Opening Date

01/21/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

ATTP99

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Are you seeking 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 summer of adventure and teamwork in beautiful Buffalo Bill State Park!

We are located just west of Cody, WY on the busiest corridor to Yellowstone National Park. You can enjoy Yellowstone and all the other great opportunities, such as rock climbing, whitewater rafting, wildlife, museums, old gold mining towns, and many other activities. The park is currently seeking enthusiastic seasonal staff to fill positions in maintenance and visitor services.

The employment season is from mid-May to mid-September. Some seasonal positions may begin earlier in the year and/or extend later into the fall. The actual length of employment depends on the work location and the type of job performed. Housing may be provided.

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 Resources 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.

Seasonal Visitor Services Associate - Fee Program

• Greet visitors, collect admission fees, and provide excellent customer service.
• Answer visitor questions and provide information about the site, including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest.
• Handle monetary transactions, including fee collection and gift shop sales.
• Responsible for cash register reconciliation.
• Responsible for restocking gift shop shelves and tracking inventory.
• Answer a multi-line telephone system, transferring calls to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry.
• Perform opening and closing duties, as well as cleaning and maintenance as needed.
• Provide janitorial services in the building and assist the Fee Supervisor with special projects and events.

Seasonal Maintenance Worker

• Perform routine building, grounds, and landscape maintenance, minor carpentry repairs, painting, and mowing.
• Assist staff in the construction, installation, maintenance, and renovation of grounds and buildings, and preventive maintenance.
• Clean and service restrooms, shelters, and buildings, and remove litter from grounds, parking lots, and other public areas.
• Operate and/or drive a variety of vehicles, including light and heavy equipment.
• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment, including mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment required in daily operations. Utilize various hand and power tools.
• Follow proper handling and safety procedures when using the cleaning chemicals and fuel products encountered in daily operations, including proper Personal Protective Equipment usage.
• Provide excellent customer service. May interact with visiting public, answering basic questions.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

For all seasonal positions, preference will be given to applicants who are professional while providing excellent customer service.

Must have a valid drivers license.

Must be at least 16 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Detail-oriented, accurate, and thorough in completing assignments/tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills allowing the ability to interact with visitors from around the world.
• Willingness to work on a variety of assignments every day.
• Experience in handling money, cash registers, and retail sales.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects with variable timelines and scopes of work.
• Basic construction and maintenance knowledge.
• Basic operational knowledge of light and heavy equipment use, as well as hand and power tools.
• Basic safety awareness of equipment use.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - 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
• Please indicate which type of seasonal position you are interested in (Fee Collector or Maintenance) when completing the supplemental questions. You may choose more than one type of position, but you must choose at least one.
• 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 on the basis of 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

Please check which position(s) you are applying for:

• Visitor Services Associate - Fee Collector
• Maintenance Worker

04

Do you have experience in providing excellent customer service?

• Yes
• No

05

(AA) Describe your customer service experience in the box below.

06

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you at least 16 years of age?

• Yes
• No

08

(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

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

09

(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.

10

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

11

(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

12

(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

13

(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