Jobs
Temporary Employment
Temporary and seasonal jobs are available at most state parks and recreation areas, with varying durations of employment to include more opportunities during our peak season. A variety of opportunities are available, including park attendants, lifeguards, office assistants, naturalists, maintenance workers, and grounds keepers.
All seasonal positions at Haw River State Park are listed below. Please check the top of the park's web pages for a green alert that lists which job applications are currently being accepted by park staff. If there is no green alert, that means the park has no vacancies; visit our general Jobs page to find currently open positions at other state parks.
Seasonal Positions Available
Description of Work
This is non-skilled work in the food service operations of a state park. Employees assist higher level personnel in preparation of food. Employees are responsible for accurate portioning and serving of food as well as maintaining high sanitation standards in their assigned work areas. Employees may function as assistants to higher level food service personnel in areas of cooking, baking, meat cutting or in clean-up operations. Work is reviewed by a higher-level employee for adherence to sanitation standards and completion of assignments.
Job Summary
The Food Service Assistant position is responsible for:
- Basic food service that includes pot washing, dish machine, nourishment, etc.
- Dining room set up and break down
- Breakfast preparation
- Cleaning detail
Description of Work
The Haw River State Park Housekeeping position supports the mission of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources by ensuring a safe, comfortable, clean and sanitary environment for visitors and staff. This position performs housekeeping duties on a daily basis. Work to include complete cleaning and sanitation of assigned areas. Position performs a variety of duties including, but not limited to, the care and cleaning of motel-style cottage rooms, conference meeting facilities, offices, restrooms, and other campus buildings. Must be able to work independently with verbal instructions from the supervisor or as a team member on assignments. Duties include dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and other general tasks as assigned. Assist in facility clean up in emergency situations in accordance with M&O procedures.
Job Summary
The Housekeeper position is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and orderly environment for visitors and staff at Haw River State Park, contributing to a safe, healthy atmosphere. As a Housekeeper, you will play a critical role in creating a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our visitors and staff. You will be responsible for cleaning:
- Cottage rooms
- Conference meeting rooms
- Restrooms
- Offices
- Public Spaces
Work must be done in accordance with established infection prevention protocols and cleaning standards. Much of the work is performed independently, but you will also be part of a team and must be willing to be a team player. We expect that you will be pleasant, courteous, and thoughtful around staff and visitors.
Submit Completed and Signed Applications:
Permanent Employment
All permanent job listings are posted through the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources Online Job Application System.
Please note that most permanent employment opportunities have a very short posting period of only a few days. As such, permanent employment opportunities are not posted in this page.