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.
Seasonal Positions Available
Please note: this is a seasonal position that runs from 4-1-25 through 10-1-25.
Description of Work:
Work involves the upkeep and general maintenance of park grounds, canoe in campsites as well as campsites in the park and all facilities. Employee will be operating a riding lawn mower (zero turn), weed eaters, backpack blowers and various power and hand tools. Employee will assist park maintenance mechanics and park rangers with projects. Employee will clean and maintain park facilities including the office, campsites, restrooms, bathhouse, shelters, and park vehicles. Employee will work to complete other tasks and assignments as needed. Weekend work is required. Employee will be visible to park visitors and answer visitor questions and inquiries. Employee will be required to wear Park Staff attire at all times. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid NC drivers license. Employees will also be required to enter time weekly and release it to Office Assistant. Other administrative duties are to complete required computer training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Some experience with the operation of mowing equipment, tractors and hand/power tools. The ability to life approximately 50 pounds. Applicants will need the ability to follow oral, written, and visual instructions. They must have the ability to work independently without close supervision.
In order to apply, prospective employees must complete and submit a N C State application (PD107) t o the Lumber River State Park Office a t 2819 Princess Ann Road, Orrum NC 28369. Applications can be obtained a t any NC ESC office or at Lumber River State Park. For more information, contact park staff at (910) 628-4564.
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.