Employment Opportunites

Job Title: FRIENDS SERVICE AID
City of Job: Various cities in Santa Cruz County
Experience Required: None
Start Date:
Rate of Pay: $10.60/hour
Duration: Seasonal
Hours Per Week: 21-30
Shift: Any
Education Required: Basic math skills including multiplication using decimals
California Drivers License: Yes
Federal Government Contract: No

DUTIES
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks is looking for someone who would enjoy assisting State Parks staff with the operation of the campground and day use areas at one of our beautiful State Parks. Service Aide duties include fee collection and registrations for campers and day users, providing park information and explaining rules and regulations to visitors in person and via phone, use of a computer for daily financial accounting, using a two-way radio, and reporting emergencies.

If you have considered a career in California State Parks, this is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of park operation skills.

SHIFT
The work schedule is either an 8-hour shift or a 10-hour shift depending on the park location that you are assigned to. Both full and part-time shifts are available. Must be available to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays depending on operational needs.

SALARY
$10.60 per hour, paid vacation, and sick leave earned based on hours worked.

QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must purchase and wear the approved uniform and adhere to park grooming standards. Jackets provided. Knowledge of California's natural and cultural history is desirable.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for SEASONAL/TEMPORARY positions who have worked for State Parks in a seasonal position must be separated from State Park employment for at least 6 pay periods before they are eligible for Friends seasonal employment. Seasonal employees may not work any hours for State Parks and Friends at the same time unless a Permanent Intermittent exception has been granted.

QUESTIONS
Contact Friends of the Santa Cruz State Parks Office Manager Joe Sutton: 144 School Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, located next to the Historic Santa Cruz Mission State Park. Telephone (831) 429-1840

Download this job description (.pdf)
Download Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks employment application (.pdf)

Please fax completed application to: 831-429-6748, Attn: Joe Sutton, Friends Office Manager.
You may also mail completed application to 144 School St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060