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Lifeguard/Attendant - Button Bay State Park (PG 8; $9.37/hour)
Immediate opening. Job runs through September. Performs as lifeguard at pool or beach as well as routine grounds, facility and equipment maintenance and care with primary duties such as, cleaning rest- rooms; raking and removing litter and rubbish from picnic areas and campsites, roadways, beaches, restrooms, etc; mowing and trimming lawns; assisting in tree removal; maintaining wood supply; giving visitor information and assistance; visitor registration; being part of park emergency team; and minor carpentry, painting, staining, oil changes and other general maintenance tasks. May also be involved with the secondary duties of; supervising other seasonal employees; assisting with accident/incident investigations; assisting with daily reports and cash-out procedures; and other related duties as assigned. Apply online at the link below

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All other positions for the 2009 season have been filled.

Work in some of the most beautiful places in Vermont.  We offer both full time and part time seasonal positions ranging from entry level state park attendants to experienced rangers and park interpreters.  Vermont State Parks are a great place to visit and to work, both our staff and customers keep coming back year after year. 

How to apply:

  1. Fill out application
  2. Send application by email or snail mail to one of our regional
    offices.  See application for details.

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Attendant I - IV (PG 5 - 8; $8.34/hour - $9.37/hour). General buildings and grounds cleanup and/or ticket seller with more responsibility in higher pay grades. Experience desirable. CPR and First Aid certification preferred. Attendant III and IV may also be beachfront managers in larger day-use parks. Weekend work likely. Park housing usually not available.

Park Ranger I-IV (PG 10-17; $490.08 - $676.80 per week, including overtime). Serves as summer park manager or assistant manager responsible for supervision of staff and park operations at a specific park. Ranger pay grades depend on size of park, complexity of operations and attendance. Previous experience in park operations and maintenance or college education in park management preferred, but technical maintenance skills not necessary. Basic First Aid and CPR certification required. Working in excess of 48 hours per week required. Weekend and evening work required. In-park residency is usually required, for which free housing is provided.

State Trail Crew Members and Crew Leader (PG 8 / PG 10; $9.37/hour - $10.21/hour). Roving 3-person crew responsible for routine trail maintenance and technical trail projects in northern Vermont State Forests & Parks. Crew leader responsible for team and work projects. Crew will be traveling between work areas and may stay at nearby state parks. Basic First Aid and CPR certification required. Chainsaw certification required by one member of crew. Must be able to work in back country. Apply to Region 4.

Smugglers Notch State Park Internship. Plans and executes visitor programming with a focus on the natural resources of Smugglers Notch. Performs the general day-to-day maintenance and operation of the park and assigned facilities when required. Position reports to Park Ranger. 12 weeks June - August. $8.34/per hour. Free camping, fishing licenses and entry into other Vermont attractions included. Free housing may be provided. Contact Aaron Jacobs at 802-253-4010

Vermont State Parks Photographer & Visitor Surveyor:  Travel to Vermont State Parks, take digital photographs of parks, campsite, visitors, recreational activities.  Catalog and edit images for print and web.  Survey park visitor and compile data.  This is an unpaid internship.  You will be reimbursed for approved mileage expense. Free camping, fishing licenses and entry into other Vermont attractions included.  Must provide own camera equipment and transportation.  Flexible hours and schedule.  Contact Rochelle Skinner at 802-241-3665, or send resume and letter of interest to rochelle.skinner@state.vt.us

Why work for Vermont State Parks?

  • Work in some of the most beautiful outdoor locations in Vermont
  • Meet and work with great people, both visitors and staff
  • Learn new skills and gain valuable experience
  • Some positions include free housing
  • All positions include free camping, fishing and entry to many Vermont Attractions

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Self-Defined Internships Have an internship idea of your own? Give us a call. Contact Rochelle Skinner at 802-241-3665.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

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Have you considered one of the many Volunteer positions at a State Park? This is a wonderful way to learn about Vermont State Parks and the team of people who make them nice places to visit.

To talk to our Volunteer Coordinator, contact: Ethan Phelps 802-885-8827

How to apply:

  1. Fill out application
  2. Send application by email or snail mail to Volunteer Coordinator:
 

Ethan Phelps
Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation
100 Mineral Street, Suite 304
Springfield, VT 05156


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