Vacancy Situation: These are seasonal positions, paid by the hour with no benefits, typically not lasting more than six months in duration. Work schedules may be full-time or part-time depending on the needs of the park. Parks with an early need for part-time and weekend work will be making job offers as their vacancies become open. Parks with later needs will be making job offers throughout the summer. Candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply as early as possible. 

• Greets visitors;
• Opens up the kiosk for daily operation;
• Collects park fees, provides accurate change, issues receipts, and accurately maintains deposit logs and accounts for all revenue collected during the shift;
• Maintains inventories of necessary supplies;
• Responds to visitor questions and assists park users, including providing brochures, giving directions, taking reservations, and conveying park rules and regulations;
• Communicates with staff and public safety officials during emergencies;
• Conducts litter pick-up surrounding kiosk;
• Opens parking and swimming areas;
• Reports public hazards; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Performs various unskilled manual tasks needed in parks, including collecting garbage and litter, emptying trash cans, sweeping paths and parking lots, cleaning restrooms, restocking restroom with paper supplies, emptying barbecue grills, loading and unloading pickup trucks, assisting Park Rangers in irrigation, weeding, and pruning tasks, etc.;
• Performs various unskilled general tasks related to the operation of the park buildings, including unloading supplies, emptying wastebaskets, painting and staining, graffiti removal, weed abatement, and performing general clean up such as washing vehicles;
• May operate a District vehicle or utility cart, but will not operate other machinery (electric, battery, or gas) or power equipment;
• Uses a variety of hand tools and cleaning supplies;
• Responds to visitor questions;
• Conveys park rules and regulations to park users; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Positions are required to wear a District uniform;
• Positions must pass a cash handling test (Gate Attendant only);
• May be required to work unusual hours, weekends, and holidays;
• May be required to work alone for extended periods of time between visitors and/or in inclement weather.
• Candidates for either position must be available to work on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day to be considered for most park locations.
• All East Bay Park Regional District employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. 
• This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). Mandated reporters are individuals who are obligated by law to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. As such, you will be required to sign an acknowledgment of having received the District’s policy and your responsibilities.

• Park rules and regulations;
• Cash handling procedures;
• Park amenities including trails;
• Basic math skills;
• How to operate automated cash drawer and other electronic equipment including phone and communications radio;
• Excellent customer service principles;
• Verbal communication skills and competent mathematical skills.

• Learn to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications;
• Handle money;
• Follow directions;
• Remain calm under pressure;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers.

• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Perform manual labor;
• Follow directions;
• Use basic hand tools;
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers.

1. A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online; and
2. Completed supplemental questions.