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 groundskeepers.
All seasonal positions at Jockey's Ridge 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
-Conduct 1-2 interpretive programs daily with children and adults
-Provide visitor information and services
-Report any park violations to Park Ranger(s)
-Provide Park maintenance duties as needed
-Assist with grounds and facilities maintenance and upkeep
-Operate a riding lawn mower, and small power tools
-Empty Trash cans and recycling areas
-Participate in local agencies programs and in park training sessions.
-Prepare and research for assigned interpretive programs; develop a new program
Outline
-All other duties assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Employee must possess the physical ability, and stamina to carry out park duties
-Employee must have a basic knowledge of coastal natural resources.
-Employee must have experience and/or be willing to engage in public speaking to
occasional large audiences.
-Employee should have experience working with the public in a service or
informational setting.
Experience and Qualifications
Minimum education requirements: High School Diploma. Preferably, employee will
possess a background in Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management,
or related field. Prior work experience in outdoor education also a plus.
Positions Available
1 six month position: April-Sept
40 hrs/week Weekends, Evening and Holidays a must
Pay scale: $17/hr + housing
________________________________________________________________________
*Applicants must complete a PD-107 (Application for Employment) to be considered
for these positions.
*Applications should be mailed to the address above or dropped off in person at the
park visitor center office. Attn. Ranger Austin Paul
Description of Work
-Provide visitor information and services
-Report any park violations to Park Ranger(s)
-Provide Park maintenance duties as needed
-Assist with grounds and facilities maintenance and upkeep
-Operate a riding lawn mower, and small power tools
-Empty Trash cans and recycling areas
-Participate in local agencies programs and in park training sessions.
-All other duties assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Employee must possess the physical ability, and stamina to carry out park duties
Experience and Qualifications
Minimum education requirements: High School Diploma. Preferably, employee will
possess a background in Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management,
or related field. Prior work experience in outdoor education also a plus.
Positions Available
1 six month position: April-Sept
40 hrs/week Weekends, Evening and Holidays a must
Pay scale: $15/hr + housing
________________________________________________________________________
*Applicants must complete a PD-107 (Application for Employment) to be considered
for these positions.
*Applications should be mailed to the address above or dropped off in person at the
park visitor center office. Attn. Bob Seelow
Submit Completed Application
Use the park contact information below if the hiring manager's contact information is not listed with the position description.
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.