TEMPORARY Track Chair Program Manager - Staunton State Park

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $12.33 - $14.00 PER HOUR

EMPLOYMENT STARTS MARCH/APRIL/MAY 2021

To apply, please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters). This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)
Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system,
and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Description of Job

Specific Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

A customer service based position that involves working in the Track Chair Garage managing all aspects of the Track Chair Program. Daily communication with participants and volunteers requires effective communication and public relations skills.

• Working with the disabled community and people of different levels of ability to adapt and assist quickly to address their personal needs.
• Participation in speaking engagements at libraries, support groups, fundraising events and more.
• Schedules all reservations for the season through the reservation system and manages cancelations.
• Managing a large base of volunteers with respect to scheduling volunteers for individual shifts, training all new volunteers, and recruiting new volunteers.
• Leads hikes with participants if a volunteer is not available.
• Promotes the Track Chair Program through media relations that involves contacting news agencies to do stories about the program and participating in interviews with news stations.
• Must be present, visible and available while working at the park for visitor inquiries and provide information about the program.
• Develop and grow the program through outreach to other agencies and forming partnerships.
• Learns what equipment is needed to insure the comfort of the participant.
• Works closely with the Friends Of Staunton State Park on fundraising for the program and ensuring the program has what it needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work 40 hours per week.
Must be available for trips Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays but special events and speaking engagements will take place throughout the week.
Must have a current and valid drivers' license and reliable transportation
Possess strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work with little supervision
Must be confident speaking in front of large groups and must be comfortable speaking with members of the disabled community.
Must be able to understand and describe the program with an understanding of the history of the program.
Successful completion and passing of background screening may be required for placement in this position.
Must be self-motivated, be an accomplished public speaker and have good writing skills.
Must be able to work independently.
Possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

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