About the Department
- These temporary positions are not eligible for County benefits.
- There are multiple positions available. The positions are expected to start work in early May and will work 40 hours a week, for up to 5 months. The schedule will be approximately 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with 2 consecutive days off.
Position Duties
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
As a Park Ambassador, you get to work in the places the community loves and in an environment where people are having fun, enjoying recreational activities, and spending time outdoors. You will provide customer service to patrons within Pierce County Parks and Trails. These positions are located throughout all our regions, working at North Lake Tapps Park, Spanaway Park, Frontier Park, Meridian Habitat Park, Heritage Recreation Center, Chambers Creek Regional Park, Sprinker Recreation Center, Riverside Park, the Trek at Tehaleh Mountain Bike Park, and the Foothills Trail. In these roles, you will be responsible for providing directions to park amenities, answering questions about park use, and helping those navigate park congestion and recreation opportunities. You will also enforce codes and conduct throughout the parks to create a safe environment for the public.
Why It's a Great Department:
Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages more than 5,200 acres of parks, trails, and open space, ranging from community hubs to natural areas. We deliver diverse recreation programs and maintain the infrastructure that supports both active play and quiet connection with nature.
Our department is made up of four divisions: Park and Recreation Operations, Business Operations, Volunteer and Resource Development, and Park Stewardship and Infrastructure Delivery, working together to serve one of the most dynamic and fast-growing regions in Washington. Guided by our mission to create livable communities, we provide opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainability, live healthy lives, and experience inclusive, thriving public spaces.
Joining Pierce County Parks means being part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact, where your work truly makes a difference every day.
Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Understand and enforce all Park Codes
- Provide a point of contact for all patrons in need of assistance
- Maintain a safe, clean and family friendly environment
- Ensure proper use of facility
- Inspect park grounds for vandalism and unsafe situations
- Fill out required reports
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to apply established policies and procedures
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making within limits of established policies and procedures
- Ability to provide service to the public in a courteous and respectful manner
- Displays high standards of professional behavior and ethical conduct
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Current driver’s license
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Work in hot and cool temperatures
- Work weekends and holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
- Security or community safety background/experience
- Customer service background
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Other Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
- If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?