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 William B. Umstead State Park are listed below. Not all of them are currently open for hiring. 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
Job Information
The General Utility Worker position is 40 hours per week for a 6- to 11-month term, with the possibility of rehire after a state-mandated separation.
The pay is $15 per hour.
Duties and Responsibilities
The person selected for this position will work with other GUWs to ensure the park's facilities are clean and maintained. This team performs daily cleanup of the picnic areas, campground, parking lots, restrooms, and other public facilities. The team also works to maintain our grounds and landscape, including mowing, weed eating, trail maintenance, and park beautification. GUWs will assist with short-term and ongoing projects and may perform repairs and light trades work.
Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
The right person for this position will have a can-do attitude, be willing to learn, and be able to interact with the general public in a positive manner. Most of the work completed in this position is performed outdoors, in all weather conditions. Applicants must be able to work outside in hot weather for extended periods of time.
Job Description
William B. Umstead State Park seeks a Visitor Center Park Attendant to join our team. This position is an excellent introduction to working in parks and could be the perfect fit for a student or retiree looking for weekend work.
Details
Weekend work is required: Saturdays and Sundays, 8 am – 5 pm with an hour lunch break. The position can work up to three additional weekdays if full-time employment is desired. Some holiday work is required. This is an 11-month term, with the possibility of rehire after a state-mandated separation. Pay is $17 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation.
Duties
The person selected for this position will work in the Visitor Center as the public face of the park: greeting and assisting visitors, answering questions about trails and facilities, taking phone calls, and selling park merchandise. This position will also help with daily park operations by facilitating communication between visitors, park rangers, and maintenance staff. The Visitor Center Park Attendant is responsible for opening and closing the building and making sure it is secure. There will also be light office work including filing and record-keeping.
Skills and Abilities
The right person for this position will have strong communication skills and will interact with visitors in a helpful and positive manner. Experience in customer service, education, retail, and/or reception would be an asset. We hope to hire a quick learner with good attention to detail who is enthusiastic about the park and able to share that excitement with the public.
How to Apply
Applications will be considered as they are received. Deadline: Friday, July 4th, 2025.
Complete and sign the NC State Government Paper Application for Employment (PD-107). You are welcome to include a resume, but relevant experience must also be described in the application.
Submit your application in person at the Visitor Center, email it to william.umstead@ncparks.gov, or mail it to the park office:
8801 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh, NC 27617
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.
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