Parks and Recreation Worker - Park Counter
St. Paul Parks and Recreation is looking to hire up to 20 people as Park Counters. The position is temporary, part time work from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. This position will be conducting Park Counts. This is an annual process required by the Metropolitan Council in order to document visitation to our regional parks.
The Met Council will request counts at specific park locations, on days and times to be determined. Parks and Recreation hires qualified candidates to meet the count activity. No experience is necessary, and all training and materials will be provided.
The primary job responsibilities are:
- Arrive to assigned regional park locations at required time slot;
- Ensure there is a clear view of the count area;
- Bring any indicted required materials to the job assignment;
- Conduct counts as directed and record the data;
- Upload or submit tally sheet information to Park Count Coordinator;
- Must be able to attend required training (date/time/location to be determined);
- Must have reliable transportation to and from a variety of regional park sites;
- Must know how to communicate via e-mail and instant messaging via mobile devices;
- Must demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with park visitors.
Work assignments are 7 days a week between 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., and occur in 2-hour shifts. Candidates are allowed/encouraged to take corresponding back-to-back shifts or multiple shifts in a day. Candidates will be required to count the number of visitors entering the regional park at that specific site.
The City of Saint Paul's mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.
Requirements:Candidates need to be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation.
Flexible availability is required, and flexible availability on holidays (July 4, Memorial Day, Labor Day) is preferred.
By Closing Date, you MUST:Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
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Selection Process Information:Temporary: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. This position is eligible for Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST). Other benefits are not provided.
Final Selection Process: If selected, you will be contacted for an interview.
Condition of Employment: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Cecilia Fisher at 651-266-6466
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov
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The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.