Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)
Sonoma State Historic Park
Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
(Revised 5/4/24)
Come be a part of California history…and get paid for it! Work in the Historic Sonoma Mission, Sonoma Barracks, Vallejo Home, and Petaluma Adobe. This is a part time position that will average approximately 24 to 32 hours per week (Starting pay is $20.29/- Top Step is $23.48/hour).
Senior Park Aides (Seasonal) will conduct educational tours and programs, primarily for 4th grade students; explain and interpret park environments and history; explain rules and regulations to park visitors; open and close park facilities; and help with special events and programs. This is a uniformed position, at the employee's expense. Works with the State Park Interpreter for tours/programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Either I
One thousand hours of experience in park operations in a class equivalent in level of responsibility to the class of Park Aide (Seasonal).
Or II
One year or 1,920 hours of experience in any one of the following: conducting educational programs, recreational programs, or conducting public service programs. and Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Knowledge and Abilities:
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of: The operation of park facilities; lead responsibilities; and basic principles of dealing with employees and the public.
Ability to:
Work independently; follow instructions and direction; establish and maintain cooperative relations with the general public and other employees; use tools, supplies, and equipment required by the job; perform varied manual tasks, evaluate problems, and take corrective action; and provide leadership. Ability to plan, organize, and conduct interpretive walks, tours, and programs at a level required for successful job performance; ability to learn and explain park rules.
Please submit your application (see note below) by May 17th, 2024 to:
CA State Parks/ Sonoma Office
Attn: Supervising Ranger
20 East Spain Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
OR Fax to: (707) 938-1406 OR Email to: Robert.pickett@parks.ca.gov
Interviews will be held in May for qualified applicants.
Please call (707) 938-9548 for more information.
Go to https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf for the Standard State Application (Form 678). Fill out and print the application, then submit it to the address above by 5/17/24. Fax # is 707-938-1406 or email to Robert.pickett@parks.ca.gov.
