Volunteer Park Host
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South Side Park is a 60-acre park located at 27100 SW Ballston Road just south of Hwy 18 between City of Sheridan Lagoons and the Federal Correctional Institution. This site has an abundance of amenities to accommodate a variety of events and gatherings including a four (4) acre fishing pond that is stocked by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. There is a water feature that feeds water into the pond. There are 3 ADA accessible docks and a paved ADA accessible walking path around the pond. There is a paved parking lot with twenty-seven (27) regular parking spaces and six (6) ADA parking spaces. There are two restrooms that are both ADA. There is a pet drinking fountain, a human drinking fountain and a water bottle filler station. There is currently one pavilion with picnic tables and next year the City will be adding two more pavilions with more picnic tables and BBQ grills. Next year the City will construct a 1.5-acre dog park and finish out the disc golf course.
The park host at this site will provide daily assistance to Public Works Staff by assisting park visitors, maintaining park grounds, opening and closing the park, and ensuring the park is free of litter and debris.
Duties and Responsibilities:
General Park Host Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist park visitors as needed
- Assist in maintaining park grounds
- Cleaning restrooms
- Keep sidewalks and walkways clear
- Litter pick-up and empty trash
- Be observant of activities within the park that may require attention
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must have good public relation skills for dealing with park users/the public.
A completed City of Sheridan job application and a background check are required to be considered for the South Side Park Host Opportunity. Open until filled.