Seasonal Park Ranger - Town of Scarborough

Start Date: March 03, 2025 | End Date: May 30, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Parks & Recreation
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Starting Hourly Wage $18.00 - $22.00
 
The Town of Scarborough’s Community Services Department is seeking two seasonal full-time Park Rangers. The Park Ranger role is a dynamic seasonal position aimed at contributing to the stewardship and protection of Scarborough's recreational and waterfront parks and facilities. The primary responsibilities include providing excellent customer service and offering general assistance, information, and directions to residents and visitors. Park Rangers play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding our natural resources, to enhance the overall visitor experience.
 
Essential Functions:

• Provides facility visitors with general assistance, directions, and information about Town facilities, recreational programming, and natural resources.
• Provides excellent customer service and maintains an excellent rapport with facility visitors.
• Promotes enjoyment of Scarborough resources by encouraging voluntary compliance with rules and regulations.
• Provides emergency assistance and direct emergency services to the facilities when required, assists in directing traffic, crowd control, and protection of natural resources.
• Maintains daily logs and reports on park and waterfront incidents to ensure public contracts are being complied with and facilities are safe and well maintained.
• Performs general maintenance to facilities as well as restroom custodial tasks, trash collection, and supply replenishment as needed.
• Aids in fee collection and monitoring of parking facilities where applicable.

 
We are seeking individuals who:

• Are available for a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, committing to the entire season from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Demonstrate an ability to interact with the public in an effective, tactful, and pleasant manner, maintaining a positive attitude even in stressful situations.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to collect data and prepare reports.
• Can lift 50 pounds, walk/hike up to 10 miles daily, and be comfortable with strenuous biking through woods and traffic.
• Exhibit adaptability in performing a variety of tasks across different working environments and conditions.

 
Certifications:

• Valid Maine driver’s license and have demonstrated a good driving record.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications (or willingness to obtain).

 
In lieu of the above, any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered at the discretion of the Town of Scarborough.
 
All job applicants are required to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/townofscarborough/onlineapp/
 
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position is open until filled. For additional information call 207.730.4025 or email [email protected]. 

 
-Equal Opportunity Employer-
 
Scarborough is a diverse community with a commitment to the quality of life and the environment.  Scarborough offers lovely sandy beaches and the rocky coastline made famous by a local artist, Winslow Homer. The largest saltwater marsh in Maine is located within our boundaries along with Rachel Carson Wildlife lands. We also have a balance with our commercial businesses. The newest area for businesses to locate in Scarborough is along the Haigis Parkway, located right at Exit 42 of the Maine Turnpike. We are a suburban community that offers open spaces, parks and recreational areas for our residents and visitors.
 
Scarborough is conveniently located in Cumberland County in southern Maine, approximately 7 miles south of the City of Portland. It is just a short drive to Portland and the Maine Mall with easy access to the Maine Turnpike, Portland Jetport and now passenger rail service to Boston and points south. The Scarborough Town Hall is located at 259 U.S. Route 1, just south of the junction of Rt. 1 and Black Point Road/Gorham Road.