Seasonal Employees Fort Phil Kearny Historic Site 2026-01824

Seasonal Employees Fort Phil Kearny Historic Site 2026-01824

Salary

$10.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Location

Banner, WY

Job Type

Temporary Full-time

Job Number

2026-01824

Department

State Parks & Cultural Resources

Division

State Parks, Historic Sites, Trails, Outdoor Recreation

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

ATTP99

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Want to put your people skills and sales experience to use in a unique way? Meet people from all over the country and the world. If so, join the Wyoming State Parks team for a summer of new experiences at Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site! Situated twenty miles south of Sheridan, Fort Phil Kearny narrates the dramatic story of Red Cloud's War, 1866 fort life, the Bozeman Trail, and how they were all intertwined. The site is seeking enthusiastic individuals to work in the interpretive center, educating the public and handling bookstore sales. One position may also include working outside to help with groundskeeping.

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:

The employment season is typically through Labor Day. Some seasonal positions may extend longer into the fall.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Seasonal Fee Duties:

• Greet visitors, collect admission fees, and deliver excellent customer service.
• Deliver excellent customer service by answering visitors questions and providing an educational interpretation of the site.
• Handle monetary transactions, which include fee collection, weekly fee reports, and bookstore sales and ordering.
• Responsible for cash register reconciliation.
• Responsible for restocking bookstore shelves and tracking inventory.
• Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry.
• Perform opening and closing duties, and cleaning as needed.
• Assist all Absaroka District sites with special projects and events.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

For all seasonal positions, preference will be given to applicants who are professional and have excellent customer service skills.

Must have a valid drivers license.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Detail-oriented, accurate, and thorough in completing assignments/tasks.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with visitors from different cultures.
• Willingness to work on a variety of assignments every day.
• Experience in handling money, cash registers, and retail sales.
• Ability to handle multiple groups of visitors at once.
• Capability to learn and retain information quickly.
• Ability to manage and complete projects with variable timelines and scopes of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, with or without assistance.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supplemental Information

024-State Parks & Cultural Resources - Division of State Parks, Historic Sites, Trails, & Outdoor Recreation

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 at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have Customer Service experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Describe your Customer Service experience.

06

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

07

(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 Resourses Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08

(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.

09

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

10

(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

11

(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

12

(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