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 Lake James State Park are listed below. If none are listed, there are no seasonal positions available. 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
Job Information
General Utility Workers work seasonally up to 40 hours per week, with holiday and weekend work required. The positions typically begin from April - May and run through September-October.
The pay is $15 per hour.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for park cleanup and daily maintenance in specific areas, which will be assigned to each worker.
This includes cleaning restrooms, picnic areas, camping areas, parking lots, shelters, and nature trails; assisting park visitors by answering questions and providing area/park information; operating mowers, weed eaters, and blowers.
Requirements and Qualifications
Candidates must be at least 18 years old as only those 18 years or older with a valid driver's license can operate state vehicles and equipment.
Job Information
The Concession Stand Clerk position works up to 40 hours per week from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Working weekends and holidays is required.
The pay is $15 per hour.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position assists with the sale of snack food and beverage items as well as proving information to visitors at the Paddy’s Creek Swim Beach concession stand.
Primary duties include: selling food and beverage items; accurately collecting and disbursing payments and change; assisting with weekly inventory counts; restocking inventory, as needed; accepting deliveries; assisting park visitors by answering questions and providing area/park information.
Working as a team member is integral to park operations. The Refreshment Stand / Bathhouse Fee Collector should also be prepared to complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications
Candidates must be at least 16 years old to apply.
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.