SEASONAL - PT Guide or Interpreter - Garden of the Gods
Salary
$18.00 Hourly
Location
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
S18038
Division
Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc
Department
Garden of the Gods
Opening Date
02/04/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description / Position Overview
SEASONAL - PT Guide or Interpreter - Garden of the Gods
About the Job: In this position, you will work in a variety of roles, including interpretation, environmental education, and supervising volunteers.
Job Type: Seasonal
Work Schedule: Normal work schedule will vary depending upon the needs of the department. Hours worked will usually be on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with one weekend shift. Total hours worked may vary but will average 27 hours per week not to exceed 1,500 hours annually.
Work Location: 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, CO
This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Workers Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association).
Approximate dates of employment will be April - Sept. Scheduled hours will vary based on department needs. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.
Open until filled.
As a SEASONAL - Park Interpreter at the Garden of the Gods, you will:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
Additional Information
Work is performed outdoors with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions, dust, and pollen. This position requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally; stand, sit, stoop, climb, and bend for extended periods; and hike up to six miles.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Do you have one or more years of related experience or have college-level coursework in environmental studies, natural resources, park management, geology, biology, or related field?
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Do you have experience working in a park, visitor center, or museum setting?
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Do you have experience creating and delivering interpretive programs?
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This position requires a Colorado Drivers license not subject to restrictions related to drug and/or alcohol violations, or pending charges. Please select the most accurate statement regarding your CO drivers license.
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Employer City of Colorado Springs
Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
Phone (719) 385-5125
Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov