Seasonal Employment Opportunities
The City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department
hires individuals for seasonal employment for the following
divisions: Park Operations, Forestry, Horticulture, Sport
Facilities, Cemetery, Golf, Recreation and Aquatic divisions.
Seasonal employment generally runs between April through
October. Applications
can be filled out at the Parks and Recreation office in
Lincoln Park at 1340 Gunnison Avenue, or at the Human
Resources department at City Hall, 250 North 5th Street.
Applications will be accepted throughout the year. You
must be a minimum of 18 years of age to work in the maintenance
divisions and a minimum of 15 years of age to work in
the Recreation Division. The City of Grand Junction is
an equal opportunity employer.
Volunteer Opportunities
You can make a difference in the Parks and Recreation
programs! Teens, adults and seniors are encouraged to
get involved with our community programs and special events
-- you'll have fun, meet new people, and learn lots about
the parks. Opportunities abound in our special events,
senior activities, and almost every department program.
We can place you into a program that fits your interests.Our
largest program, girls
and boys youth basketball for 2nd - 6th graders, depends
upon the commitment of hundreds of volunteer coaches each
season. The girl's season begins in October and the boy's
season begins in January. If you would like to volunteer
your time to teach young children basketball, call 254-FUNN
(3866) or stop by the Administration office in Lincoln
Park, 1340 Gunnison Avenue to fill out an application.
You can also contact Shon Birch for additional information.
Are you a friendly face who could be a helpful ambassador
to the Grand Junction community? If so, the Parks and
Recreation Department needs you! Become part of the volunteer
Trail
Host program. Trail Hosts casually walk, bike or rollerblade
the sidewalks of downtown or the trails on the riverfront
to serve as a friendly presence in the community. If you
are interested, please bring your completed application
to the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department
at 1340 Gunnison Avenue.
For more information about the Trail
Host program please email Emily Wright or call 254-3866.
