SEASONAL - Acacia Park Community Guide & Park Attendant (PT Guide or Interpreter) Salary $15.16 - $21.00 Hourly Location Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO Job Type Seasonal Job Number S18196 Division Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc Department Acacia Park Activities Opening Date 04/24/2026 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Description Benefits Questions Description / Position Overview SEASONAL - Acacia Park Community Guide & Park Attendant (PT Guide or Interpreter) About the Job: We are looking for a welcoming, energetic, and customer service oriented representatives of the community to answer and disseminate visitor information, market community events, and assist with other activities as assigned in the Acacia Park Visitor Hub and around the Uncle Wilbur Fountain in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Workers Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association). Anticipated dates of employment will be May 26th thru September 4th. The normal work schedule is daily (weekends and holidays included), between 11:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. approximately 20 to 25 hours per week. Total hours worked not to exceed 1,500 annually. As an Acacia Park Community Guide & Park Attendant you will: Operate the Acacia Park Visitors Hub, including opening and closing Share local knowledge; make recommendations about restaurants, businesses and activities; and highlight downtown amenities and regional attractions Coordinate, stock, and maintain brochure information; create informational handouts Provide a high level of customer service, address safety issues, and respond to emergencies Support an organized and accessible visitors center Provide a welcoming atmosphere for visitors Manage, schedule, and coordinate Hub games in the courtyard Compile the guest register and visitor counts Empty trash receptacles surrounding the Uncle Wilbur Fountain area and assist with Visitor Hub cleanliness Other duties as assigned We are looking for candidates who have: Knowledge of the Pikes Peak Region Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Publisher Exceptional organizational and communication skills Ability to work independently Ability to commit to working the entire season of operations Minimum Qualifications Two years of customer service-oriented experience, including experience working with tourists First Aid and CPR certification (First Aid & CPR class provided by the City) Additional Information This position requires the ability to stand, climb, stoop, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds frequently Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back. 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Yes No 03 Do you have experience working with tourists? Yes * No Required Question Employer City of Colorado Springs Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301 Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903 Phone (719) 385-5125 Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov