Temporary Park Attendant

Temporary Park Attendant

Salary

$15.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Location

Eagan, MN

Job Type

6 month Temp

Job Number

92210.26.001

Department

VISITOR SERVICES PAY - 2450101

Division

Parks > 7005

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
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General Description

POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Open Spaces

HOURS: Various

PAY RANGE: $16.00 - 18.00/hour dependent on qualifications

LOCATION: Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Eagan

UNION: None

CLOSE DATE: This position will remain open until all available positions are filled.

The Dakota County Parks Department is currently recruiting to fill Temporary Park Attendant positions for the upcoming winter season. The purpose of the Park Attendant position is to provide outstanding customer service for the Dakota County Parks, specifically in the areas of visitor services at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center so that park visitors can enjoy and explore the vast Dakota County Park System.

Who We Are

Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. We strive every day to achieve excellence in public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.

Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

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.

1. Provide high-level customer service to ensure visitors receive accurate and appropriate information in a welcoming and timely manner.

2. Greet and interact with customers at assigned locations and facilities. Quickly and competently facilitate their recreation equipment rental reservation process, concession and pass sales.

3. Staff the Visitor Center and Rental Center consistent with the vision of the Visitor Center. Keep work area, public area and rental equipment clean, orderly and free from hazards.

4. Staff the Rental Center by assisting customers with fishing poles, canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddleboards in the spring/summer months and snowshoes, cross-country skis, and kicksleds in the winter months.

5. Provide general instruction, information and education in the use of recreation equipment and related outdoor recreation skills. Provide trail, park and education information to customers answering questions appropriately.

6. Accurately complete all paperwork including rental agreements, incident reports, and daily logs.

7. Use computerized rental equipment software and Microsoft Office applications.

8. Follow cash handling and daily record keeping procedures

9. Assist with park special events.

10. Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

• Continuous high level of customer service.
• Comfort and ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a variety of audiences.
• Self-motivated, self-starter, and enthusiastic about the outdoors.
• Proven ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows computer applications.
• Money handling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of outdoor recreation equipment (canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, fishing poles, snowshoes, kicksleds, and cross-country skis) helpful.
• Knowledge of natural history and outdoor recreation helpful.
• Willing to learn and perform other duties.

Work Environment

Work is performed inside and outside County buildings. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of walking, standing, crouching, or riding over rough, uneven, swampy, or rocky terrain. There may be intermittent exposure to varied weather conditions on the worksite that occasionally necessitates the use of snow gear, gloves, etc. This position may lift up to 50 pounds.

Selection Process

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
• We extend an offer and conduct background checks

This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.

01

• Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions. Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.

02

Please select the highest level of education COMPLETED/Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)

• Some High School
• High School or equivalent by the end of the school year.
• Some education beyond high school
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree or above

03

If you have a degree, what is the area of study?

• Education
• Natural Resources and/or Environmental Studies
• Forestry
• Parks and Recreation
• Other Related Field (Explain below)
• No Degree

04

If selected "Other Related Field" above, please describe.

05

Are you at least 16 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

06

Select which of the following best describes your years of customer service work experience.

This experience must be clearly indicated on your application.

• Less than 6 months
• 6 to 12 months
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 plus years
• No experience, but willing to gain.

07

Select which of the following best describes your years of parks and recreation work experience.

This experience must be clearly indicated on your application.

• Less than 6 months
• 6 to 12 months
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 plus years
• No experience, but willing to gain.

08

Select which of the following best describes your years of work experience handling cash transactions. You must only count the years completed.

This experience must be clearly indicated on your application.

• Less than 6 months
• 6 to 12 months
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 plus years
• No experience, but willing to gain.

09

Why are you interested in this seasonal position at Dakota County? Select all that apply.

• To gain work experience in my field of study
• Previously worked in this position at Dakota County
• Previously worked in this position for another organization
• Other (Explain below)

10

If you answered "other" above, please explain why you are interested in this position.

11

Indicate below if you have experience using or knowledge of the outdoor equipment. Select all that apply.

• Canoes
• Cross-country skis
• Fishing poles
• Kicksleds
• Kayaks
• Snowshoes
• Stand up paddleboards
• Other outdoor recreational equipment
• No experience

12

Indicate below the days you would be available to work. Select all that apply.

• Sunday
• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
• Holidays

13

Indicate below the shifts you would be available to work. Select all that apply.

• 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

14

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.

• Facebook
• Friend, Family or Colleague
• Indeed
• Job Fair or Dakota County Event
• Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
• League of Minnesota Cities
• LinkedIn
• Diversityjobs.com
• Minnesotaworks.net
• Minnesota Association of Counties
• Monster
• Professional Association Website
• Referred by a Dakota County Employee
• College Website, Instructor, Career Services
• Dakota County Website
• Other

15

Other organization not listed above. Please describe.

Required Question

Employer Dakota County

Address Administration Center

1590 Highway 55

Hastings, Minnesota, 55033-2372

Phone 651.438.4435

Website http://dakotacountymn.gov