Temp Campground Attendant
Salary
$16.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Location
Lake Byllesby Campground, MN
Job Type
6 month Temp
Job Number
92225.26.002
Department
VISITOR SERVICES PAY - 2450101
Opening Date
05/11/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
General Description
POSTING: External - Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Open Spaces
HOURS: Various Temporary Seasonal 15-30 Hours/week, mid-April - late October
PAY: $16.00-$18.00 / per hour DOQ
LOCATION: Lake Byllesby Campground, Cannon Falls, MN
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: This posting will remain open until the position is filled. Apply early as the posting will close without notice.
Campground Attendants are responsible for providing outstanding customer service to park guests including: Campground reservation assistance, campground guest check in duties, store item sales and providing information. This position will also be responsible for keeping the campground and facilities clean through custodial work including cleaning of restrooms, shower houses, litter, campsites, firepits and offices.
Primary shift hours available seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. including holidays.
Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.
Minimum Qualifications
18 years of age or older
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous work or volunteer experience in parks, campgrounds, camping, or customer service/hospitality industry.
Campground/RV work experience
Park and/or recreation work experience
Customer service or hospitality experience in a park/recreation setting
Computer experience with a complex reservations software system.
Custodial and/or maintenance experience
Experience working with diverse populations
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the positions management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
Provide high-level customer service to ensure visitors receive accurate and appropriate information in a welcoming and timely manner.
Provide custodial and some maintenance services in a responsive manner, including but not limited to maintaining campground cleanliness, cleaning out firepits, and cleaning campground facilities including restroom.
Provide support in the operation of the campground in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the rules established by the Dakota County Parks Department.
Greet and interact with customers at assigned locations and facilities or over the phone. Quickly and competently facilitate their registration, fee collection, check-in, concession sales, and equipment rental.
Provide information about regional attractions, park facilities and rules.
Ensure the safety and security of the campground facility. Work with Park Patrol staff to educate guests about the campground rules and the Park Ordinance, enforcing the rules when necessary.
Follow cash handling and daily record keeping procedures.
Notify Park staff of facility repair, maintenance, and supply needs.
Comply with all operating policies and procedures established by Dakota County Parks Department.
Operate ATV, hand tools and other mechanical devices in a safe manner.
Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
Continuous high level of customer service.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a variety of audiences.
Ability to work effectively, professionally, and courteously with other park and county staff.
Money handling abilities
Mathematical abilities
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to understand complex policies, procedures, and ordinances.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with park visitors and staff.
Ability to work a varied schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Work Environment
Work is performed inside and outside County buildings and in the campgrounds. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of walking, standing, crouching, or riding over rough, uneven, swampy, or rocky terrain. Staff must also have the physical ability to bend, twist, crouch, lift, forward & overhead reach, and push/pull the rental & facility equipment, such as: full 5 gallon buckets, firewood bundles, or similar equipment which may weigh up to 30 lbs. There may also be intermittent exposure to varied weather conditions on the worksite that occasionally necessitates the use of rain gear, gloves, etc.
Selection Process
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Are you at least 18 years old?
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Identify your years of work experience providing customer service/hospitality to the public in any industry/setting. This experience must be clearly listed on your application.
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Identify your years of work experience in the parks or campground industry. This experience must be clearly listed on your application.
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Do you have experience working with a reservation and/or point of sale system(s)?
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Do have work experience handling cash?
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Identify your years of work-related experience accessing & navigating computer software systems; preferably with Microsoft Office software, reservation systems, and/or databases. This experience should be clearly listed on your application.
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Are willing to work outdoors in all weather (extreme heat, rain)?
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Why are you interested in this seasonal position at Dakota County? (Select all that apply)
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Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
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If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
Required Question
Employer Dakota County
Address Administration Center
1590 Highway 55
Hastings, Minnesota, 55033-2372
Phone 651.438.4435
Website http://www.dakotacounty.us