Part Time Park Ranger

<p></p> <ul> <li>Position Type:<br />  Service/Maintenance/Other </li> <li>Date Posted:<br />  11/26/2025 </li> <li>Location:<br />  Parks and Recreation </li> <li>Date Available:<br />  11/26/2025 </li> <li> Closing Date: <br />  Until Filled </li> <p>  </p> <p><strong>ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE</strong><br /> <br /><strong>PART-TIME PARK RANGER</strong><br /> <br /><strong>DEPARTMENT:                       Elkhart County Parks & Recreation  </strong><br /> <br /><strong>HIRING RATE:         </strong>                <strong>$18.25 per hour</strong><br /> <br /><strong>BENEFITS:  </strong>                            <strong>No Benefits Offered</strong><br /> <br /><strong>POSITION TO BE FILLED:     ASAP</strong><br /> <br /><strong>HOURS & DAYS OF WORK:</strong>  <strong>8 to 28 hours a week depending on Park and scheduling needs; will work afternoons through closing though other times may be available; shifts will primarily be Friday- Monday </strong><br /><strong>                                                 but may be scheduled any day of the week including holidays</strong></p> <p><strong>LOCATION OF POSITION:     Regularly reports to OxBow County Park. May report directly to other locations based on Department needs, Goshen, Elkhart County</strong><br /> <br /><strong>TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:</strong>    <strong>Between parks (please complete driving page on application)</strong><br /> <br /><strong>JOB SUMMARY:</strong><br /><strong>Responsibilities include security and customer service for the County Park system. Closes parks and facilities at the end of opening hours. Engage with park guests for public assistance, information, and to gain voluntary compliance with park ordinance.</strong><br /> <br /><strong>JOB REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>High school diploma or GED; Interest in field of outdoor recreation</strong></li> <li><strong>Valid driver’s license</strong></li> <li><strong>Ability to work independently and make decisions based on policy and prior information, knowledge, or instruction</strong></li> <li><strong>Ability to complete reports, logs, and documentation in a detailed manner; Familiarity with computers and smartphones useful</strong></li> <li><strong>Able to work in all types of weather, walk rough terrain, lift up to 80lbs., handle heights and work in and around water</strong></li> <li><strong>Ability to work and communicate professionally and clearly with the public and as a team with other staff</strong></li> <li><strong>Pre-employment background check and drug screen</strong></li> </ul> <p> <br /><strong>Elkhart County Human Resources</strong><br /><strong>117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526</strong><br /><strong>Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750</strong></p> <p><strong>APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED</strong></p> <p><strong>Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer</strong><br /> </p> </ul>

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