PARKING COLLECTION ATTENDANT
POSITION REPORTS TO: Parking Coordinator
POSTING DATE: December 11, 2024

START DATE: January 13, 2025 or after
HOURS: 10-20 hours/week, increasing with day length
COMPENSATION: $14.50/hour

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Glen Helen is seeking part-time, seasonal Parking Collection Attendant. The Parking Collection Attendant is responsible for handling all parking fee collections and initial visitor interactions in a courteous and professional manner. We are looking for individuals who are available to fill one to two 6 hour shifts per week, through the end of the winter 2025 season, with potential to continue with more hours in the spring. Shifts are scheduled within the hours of 8:30am – 6pm, weekdays or weekends. Collection hours may range from 10- 20 hours per week. The parking attendant must work outside in all weather conditions. This is an outside position. 

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DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT.

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Duties Include: 

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• Greet visitors to the Glen in a courteous and professional manner.

• Collect parking fee from entering vehicles, provide visitors correct change as needed.   

• Track vacant parking spaces to prevent admitting vehicles when the lot is full. 

• Set up and tear down the fee collection area. 

• Keep parking attendant spaces tidy and organized.  

• Serve as the point of contact for questions related to parking in the lot, Glen trails and resources and parking in the surrounding area. 

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Minimum Requirements: Must be 18 or older, Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: A minimum of 1 year previous customer service or equivalent experience. 

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Specific Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong verbal communication skills, exceptional customer service skills, ability to exercise good judgment, be adaptable and maintain a courteous demeanor, and have ability to mentally calculate correct change. 

• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather, lift up to 25 pounds, and be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. 

• Having a thorough knowledge of Glen Helen trails, surrounding streets, directions and landmarks in the Yellow Springs area is a big plus.  

• Owning a working phone is a plus. 

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To apply please send a resume and 3 references to Kat Christen kchristen@glenhelenassociation.org

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TRAIL CONSTRUCTION TEAM MEMBER
POSITION REPORTS TO: Land Manager
POSTING DATE: June 15, 2023
FLSA STATUS: Seasonal, 30-40 hours/week
COMPENSATION: $15.00 - $20.00/hr, depending on experience. 

 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Trail Construction Team is a seasonal (summer/fall) group responsible for boardwalk and bridge
construction within the 15-mile Glen Helen trail system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in a small team, which may include both staff and volunteers, in the construction of bridge and boardwalk structures in Glen Helen Nature Preserve, to designed specifications;

• Transport lumber and other building materials to installation sites by various methods including hand carry;

• Work with contractors on specialized project components, as needed;

• Ensure tools and other equipment are stocked, organized, and well-maintained;

• Identify trail maintenance issues and report them to the land manager;

• Progress reporting, including tracking work hours for grant documentation purposes;

• Represent Glen Helen Association values and policies when interacting with visitors, neighbors, volunteers, and others;

• Additional duties and responsibilities as agreed upon.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in wood working, construction, trail maintenance or related field;

• Desire and ability to work hard with minimal oversight;

• Botany, park/recreation management, invasive species management, and knowledge of Glen Helen a plus;

• Aged 18+.

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REQUIRED SKILLS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Ability to safely and effectively use a variety of common construction tools and equipment, including saws, drills, hand and power tools;

• Comfort with highly physical outdoor work;

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.;

• Endurance to work all day outdoors in a variety of meteorological conditions.

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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license;

• Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR;

• BCI/FBI background check required.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather, all times of year, and all types of terrain;

• Must be able to walk several miles per day over preserve trails to and from work sites;

• Must be able to practice appropriate safety precautions when utilizing power equipment, saws, drills, and when carrying extremely heavy objects while on rough trail conditions.

 

TO APPLY:
Send cover letter, resume and three references to sstrauss@glenhelenassociation.org; or
Trail Construction Team Member Search, Glen Helen Association, 405 Corry St., Yellow Springs,
OH 45387​

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Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply including persons from historically marginalized communities and/or from groups underrepresented in the nonprofit, natural resources field.​

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