Employees at Dinosaur Ridge join an exciting team working to teach people about a world-famous paleontology site and National Natural Landmark.
Gift Store Clerk
Reports to: Operations Director
Status: Part-time
Star Date: ASAP
Compensation: $12.75 – $14.00 per hour
Who you are:
In the role of Gift Store Clerk, you will be responsible for interacting with visitors from around the world who are interested in learning the history and science of Dinosaur Ridge, an unparalleled National Natural Landmark and iconic Denver attraction. Our gift store clerks are the first point of contact for our guests, sharing information about the paleontological and geological treasures at Dinosaur Ridge and how guests can experience them up close during our guided bus tours, walking tours, and special events. In addition to providing exceptional guest service, gift store clerks are expected to perform a variety of retail duties, such as money handling, operating a QuickBooks Point of Sale, restocking, and inventory in both of our retail store locations with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism.
Gift store clerks may be scheduled to cover lunch breaks or shifts for our bus tour guides. As such, the position of gift store clerk requires full knowledge of Dinosaur Ridge sites, history, and emergency procedures, the ability to tailor tours to specific audience needs and questions, and a passion for interacting with people of all ages. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong people skills, excellent verbal communication, genuine ability to get along with guests and coworkers, and enthusiasm about nature and dinosaurs!
We anticipate this position will
- Work 2-5 days per week from Memorial Day to Labor Day and will allocate their time approximately:
- Work in our gift store or covering breaks for other tour guides and gift store clerks – 75%
- Schedule 45-minute guided bus tours for up to 14 guests at a time to our three main sites – 20%
- Attend meetings or staff trainings – 5%
Required Qualifications:
- Age 18+
- Able to pass a criminal background check (no felonies)
- Able to work and walk around outside in a variety of weather conditions
- Available to work 2-5 days per week, including weekends and holidays
- Aptitude for and experience in creating positive guest experiences
- Solid understanding of scientific concepts
- Team-oriented and consistently demonstrates positive values in work habits
Admired, but not required Qualities:
- Degree or coursework in geology, biology or other science fields
- Experience working in education, giving museum tours, or guiding outdoor programs
- Passion for the mission of Dinosaur Ridge and interest in paleontology, geology, and/or science
To Apply:
Email your resume and letter of interest to Will.Bottoms@dinoridge.org. No calls please. Employment eligibility and background checks (no felonies) will be performed.
Tour Guide/Bus Driver
Reports to: Operations Director
Status: Part-time
Star Date: ASAP
Compensation: $12.75 – $14.00 per hour
Who you are:
In the role of a Dinosaur Ridge Tour Guide/Bus Driver, you will be responsible for facilitating fun and exciting outdoor tours and telling the story of this unparalleled National Natural Landmark in metro Denver. Our tour guide/bus drivers are the primary point of contact with guests of Dinosaur Ridge, and act as stewards to educate and entertain our visitors as they learn about and view the paleontological and geological treasures at Dinosaur Ridge. Dinosaur Ridge tour guides/bus drivers will be provided with a full training schedule and must commit to delivering the detailed and approved key messages at each of the designated educational sites on the Ridge in a professional and enthusiastic manner. You will be expected to provide a safe and enjoyable tour experience for each person on your tour in all kinds of weather.
The job of tour guide/bus driver requires full knowledge of Dinosaur Ridge sites, history, and emergency procedures; a genuine ability to get along with guests and coworkers; and an enthusiasm about nature and dinosaurs! Candidate must possess strong people skills and excellent verbal communication, the ability to tailor tours to specific audience needs and questions, and a passion for interacting with people of all ages. Tips from customers add a significant amount to the total compensation for this position; the salary posted represents the base hourly wage.
We anticipate this position will
- Work 2-3 days per week M-Su and will allocate their time approximately:
- Provide 45-minute guided bus tours for up to 14 guests at a time to our three main sites – 85%
- Work in our gift store or covering breaks for other tour guides, gift store clerks – 10%
- Attend meetings or staff trainings – 5%
Required Qualifications:
- Age 21+
- Able to pass a criminal background check (no felonies)
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License and verifiable safe driving record
- Ability to safely operate a 15-passenger bus, primarily on a restricted access road
- Able to work and walk around outside in a variety of weather conditions
- Available to work 2-3 shifts per week, including weekends and holidays
- Confident public speaker
- Solid understanding of scientific concepts
- Team-oriented and consistently demonstrates positive values in work habits
Admired, but not required Qualities:
- Degree or coursework in geology, biology or other science fields
- Experience working in education, giving museum tours, or guiding outdoor programs
- Passion for the mission of Dinosaur Ridge and interest in paleontology, geology, and/or science
To Apply:
Email your resume and letter of interest to Will.Bottoms@dinoridge.org. No calls please. Employment eligibility and background checks (no felonies) will be performed.
Maintenance Technician
Reports to: Operations Director
Status: Seasonal (6-month)
Star Date: ASAP
Compensation: $16
Who you are:
In this role, you will support maintenance needs (small construction projects, electrical, repair, and cleaning tasks) for 20 hours per week for 6 months in the spring, summer, and early fall at Dinosaur Ridge, including at our Visitors Center, Discovery Center, as well as on Dinosaur Ridge and at Triceratops Trail.
We anticipate this position will:
Require your availability on site 3-4 days a week, normally during daytime hours. Work schedule is somewhat flexible. The 6-month time frame may be extended depending on organizational financial status.
Experience
Must have prior buildings and grounds maintenance experience and insured personal vehicle, pickup preferred. Looking for candidates who take pride in protecting, maintaining, and enhancing the value of our site, one of the most important scientific sites in the country.
Responsibilities and Duties (Reports to Head of Maintenance).
Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):
- Responding to and completing work orders in a timely manner and responding quickly to emergencies;
- Cleaning all parts of our property, including buildings (exterior and interior), restrooms, signs, landscaping, parking lots, visitor sites;
- Repairing broken or nonfunctioning small machinery, signs, appliances, structures (e.g. carts, desks, fencing);
- Painting both interior and exterior; 5) Repairing minor electrical, plumbing, boiler and HVAC is a plus;
- Removing snow and trash as necessary;
- Assisting other groups with cleaning, maintenance, and special projects;
- Performing light carpentry work;
- Ordering maintenance supplies and parts as required for Dinosaur Ridge;
- Maintaining logs/records;
- Fulfilling maintenance requests from all departments.
Required Qualifications:
- At least two years of experience with building maintenance (painting, minor plumbing, minor electrical, carpet cleaning, pressure washing, etc.)
- Knowledge of building equipment, furnaces, swamp coolers, security, doors, lighting, etc.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and follow directions is essential.
- Possession of State of Colorado Driver’s License and personal vehicle for hauling small items (e.g., lawnmower, large tools, sacks of concrete, sand and gravel)
- Strong customer service and communication and some computer skills
- Able to lift 50 pounds, climb a ladder, and do moderate shoveling.
Preferred, but not required Qualities:
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Mechanical, landscaping, and building skills are a plus
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Able to lift 50 pounds, climb a ladder, and do moderate shoveling
To Apply:
Email your resume and letter of interest to kevin.andrew@dinoridge.org. No calls please. Employment eligibility and background checks (no felonies) will be performed.
Summer Jr. Camp Leader
Reports to: Director of Education
Status: Full-Time for 2 weeks
Start Date: Summer 2021
Compensation: Volunteer Position
Who you are:
In this role, you will spend the summer exploring Dinosaur Ridge with students age 6-13. For a two-week block, you will assist the Summer Camp Leaders guide campers through hand-on science projects, games and crafts, and field trips and hikes. At the end of a two week session as a Jr. Summer Camp Leader, you will have gained valuable experience working with children, earned volunteer service hours, and enjoyed Colorado’s beautiful outdoors! The schedule for our weekly sessions is as follows:
The schedule for our weekly sessions is as follows:
- May 31-June 4 | Theme: Nature Trekkers | Age Group: 6-10
- June 7-11 | Theme: Fossils & Fun | Age Group: 6-10
- June 14-18 | Theme: Nature Trekkers | Age Group: 6-10
- June 21-25 | Theme: Junior Scientists | Age Group: 8-11
- June 28- July 2 | Theme: Rock Stars | Age Group: 11-13
- July 12-16 | Theme: Fossils & Fun | Age Group: 6-10
- July 19-23 | Theme: Nature Trekkers | Age Group: 6-10
- July 26-30 | Theme: STEAM | Age Group: 8-11
- August 2-6 | Theme: Junior Scientists | Age Group: 8-11
- August 9-13 | Theme: Fossils & Fun | Age Group: 6-10
We anticipate this volunteer position will:
- Work 8am – 3pm for two full weeks
- Assist a camp cohort comprised of ten (10) children and two (2) Summer Camp Leaders
Required Qualifications:
- Αge 14+
- Able to work and walk around outside in a variety of weather conditions
- Available Monday – Friday for a two-week block from May 31 – Aug 13
- Team-oriented and consistently demonstrates positive values in work habits
Admired, but not required Qualities:
- Experience working with children
- Passion for the mission of Dinosaur Ridge, interest in paleontology, geology, and/or science
- CPR and First Aid certification
To Apply:
Please complete this online application. If you have any questions, please email Erin.LaCount@dinoridge.org.
Dinosaur Ridge
Located on Jefferson County Open Space, Dinosaur Ridge is one of the most important paleontology sites on Earth. Our globally iconic site has been ranked by paleontologists as the #1 dinosaur track site in the nation, and one of the most important in the world. Dinosaur Ridge draws 245,000 annual visitors to our outdoor museum to view 300+ dinosaur tracks still preserved on the sandstone slope. Dinosaur Ridge was also the site of the first Stegosaurus discovery on earth and was designated National Natural Landmark in 1973. The Friends of Dinosaur Ridge is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1989 with the purpose of preserving the fossils on Dinosaur Ridge and educating the public about the natural history of the area. Our mission was later expanded to include the fossil sites at Triceratops Trail in Golden, Colorado.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Friends of Dinosaur Ridge is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, volunteers, and guests. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on job requirements, individual performance, and business needs.
