Gate Attendant

The Position

Are you looking for a summer job? Would you rather get paid work outside and support the public as they enjoy the beautiful parks that are available for all? If you answered "Yes" to these questions, then this is the opportunity for you! The East Bay Regional Park District is looking for former staff that are interested in working as Gate Attendants for the 2026 summer season.

If you'd like to come work for the largest regional park district in the nation, then submit your online application today!

Be sure to update your application information and answer all the supplemental questions thoroughly. Please note that if you previously worked in a hybrid role as a Gate Attendant/Student Laborer, you will have to apply for these positions separately to be considered for both. We are not hiring candidates in hybrid or dual roles for the upcoming 2026 season.

• Enjoy working outdoors;
• Like to interact with the public on a daily basis;
• Have a strong work ethic and take initiative;
• Want to work in a fast-paced, team setting.

These are seasonal positions, paid by the hour, typically not lasting more than six months in duration. Work schedules may be full-time or part-time depending on the needs of the park. Parks with an early need for part-time and weekend work will be making job offers as their vacancies become open. Candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply as early as possible as this is the only opportunity to apply for this position as a returning Gate Attendant.

• Unit 1:
  Del Valle (Livermore, CA);
  Sunol/Ohlone (Sunol, CA);
  Shadow Cliffs (Pleasanton, CA)
• Unit 2:
  Ardenwood (Fremont, CA);
  Coyote Hills (Fremont, CA);
  Cull Canyon (Castro Valley, CA);
  Don Castro (Hayward, CA);
  Garin (Hayward, CA);
  Quarry Lakes (Fremont, CA)
• Unit 3:
  Anthony Chabot Regional Park (Castro Valley, CA);
  Lake Chabot (Castro Valley, CA);
  Roberts (Oakland, CA);
  Temescal (Oakland, CA)
• Unit 4:
  Point Pinole (Richmond, CA)
• Unit 5:
  Kennedy Grove (El Sobrante, CA);
  Tilden (Berkeley, CA)
• Unit 6:
  Briones (Lafayette, CA);
  Diablo Foothills (Walnut Creek, CA)
• Unit 7:
  Contra Loma (Antioch, CA);
  Black Diamond (Antioch, CA)

• Respect:
  We honor each other, the park users we serve, and the land we steward.
• Resilience:
  We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
• Relationships:
  Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
• Responsiveness:
  We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
• Transparency:
  We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and unfettered access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.

Greets visitors; opens up the kiosk for daily operation; collects park fees, provides accurate change, issues receipts, and accurately maintains deposit logs and accounts for all revenue collected during the shift; maintains inventories of necessary supplies; responds to visitor questions and assists park users, including providing brochures, giving directions, taking reservations, and conveying park rules and regulations; communicates with staff and public safety officials during emergencies;

conducts litter pick-up surrounding kiosk; opens parking and swimming areas; reports public hazards; and performs related duties as assigned.

Age: 15½ or older at the time of appointment.

Experience:

None. Other:
Bilingual or multi-lingual skills are highly desirable. Administrative and cash handling skills are highly desirable.

• Must pass a Level 1 background check.
• Required to wear a Park District uniform.
• May be required to work unusual hours, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to work alone in the kiosk for extended periods of time between visitors and/or in inclement weather.
• Gate Attendants are required to work 1 season with a minimum of 350 hours before progressing to the next pay step.
• Gate Attendants have limited rights under Local 2428, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees…