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(NEW) Invasive Pest Management Crew Leader and Members (Starting at $10.41- 14.38 per hour)
Crew members must be able to operate independently as a team to locate, hand pull, chemically treat and map invasive plants in natural and developed recreational areas. Good communication and interpersonal skills necessary. Must have HS diploma and current valid driver’s license. Crew members and leader will be required to complete a chemical application certification and apply chemicals to invasives. Ability to identify invasive plants, use a GPS unit and possession of a chemical application license preferred but not required. In addition, Crew Leader must have experience leading some type of crew preferably doing natural resource work. Crew positions are from June 1 to end of October. Position may be extended. Leader position may start earlier and end later Housing is provided. Send Resume and letter of interest to below address or email maria.mayer@state.vt.us

(NEW) Northeast Region Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker for Groton and Central Vermont Areas (Starting at $10.41 per hour). Assists full-time Park Maintenance Technician(s) in a variety of skill areas: rough and finish carpentry, hazard tree removal, small equipment operation, maintenance and repair (tractors, riding lawn mowers, chippers, chainsaw), routine vehicle maintenance, septic and water system operation, inspections and troubleshooting.  A general introductory knowledge of the construction trades is desirable. Occasionally will be required to work independently under minimal supervision to complete projects or tasks.  Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships .

(NEW)Park Attendant I ($8.60/hour) General buildings and grounds cleanup; customer service in a park office selling admissions, renting campsites and giving out general park and area information. Additional responsibility given to attendant levels III and IV. Experience desirable. CPR and First Aid certification preferred. Higher level Attendant positions may also function as assistant manager insome parks. Weekend work frequently required.

(NEW)Park Attendant II ($8.85/hour) General buildings and grounds cleanup; customer service in a park office selling admissions, renting campsites and giving out general park and area information. Additional responsibility given to attendant levels III and IV. Experience desirable. CPR and First Aid certification preferred. Higher level Attendant positions may also function as assistant manager insome parks. Weekend work frequently required.

(NEW)Assistant Park Ranger ($9.20/hour). Serves as summer assistant park manager responsible for supervision of staff and park operations at a specific park. Looking for applicants with previous experience in customer service, supervision, park operations and maintenance. College education in park management a plus. Basic First Aid and CPR certification required. Most Assistant Park Ranger positions require a minimum of 48 work hours, 6 days per week. Working in excess of 48 hours per week is often required. Most Rangers are required to live on site (housing provided)

Park Attendant I -IV. (Starting at $8.60 - $9.80/hour) General buildings and grounds cleanup; customer service in a park office selling admissions, renting campsites and giving out general park and area information. Additional responsibility given to attendant levels III and IV. Experience desirable. CPR and First Aid certification preferred. Higher level Attendant positions may also function as assistant manager insome parks. Weekend work frequently required.

Park Ranger (Starting at $11.36 - $14.38/hour). Serves as summer park manager responsible for supervision of staff and park operations at a specific park. Park Ranger pay grades depend on size of park, complexity of park operations and annual attendance. Looking for applicants with previous experience in customer service, supervision, park operations and maintenance. College education in park management a plus. Basic First Aid and CPR certification required. Most Park Ranger positions require a minimum of 48 work hours, 6 days per week. Working in excess of 48 hours per week is often required. Most Rangers are required to live on site (housing provided).

Park Interpreter (Starting at $10.84/hour). Serves as a summer educational and events programming specialist. Responsible for developing, scheduling and carrying out interpretive nature programs, hikes, recreation programs, etc. Prior related education and experience necessary. Requires attendance at a week-long training and successful completion of a national certification program (paid for by employer). Weekend and evening work required. Housing may be available.

Lifeguard (Starting at $10.01/hr); Serves at Button Bay State Park with a team of lifeguards responsible for the pool. Weekend work required. Please apply to the southeast region out of the Rutland office. Housing may be available.

Trail Crew Members and Trail Crew Leader (Starting at $10.41/hour and $11.14/hour). Member of a roving 4-person crew responsible for routine trail maintenance and technical trail projects in VT State forests and parks. Both northern VT and southern VT crews will be traveling between work areas and may stay at nearby state parks during the work week. Basic first aid & CPR required. Previous trail experience and chain saw use preferred. Must be able to work in back country. Apply to Northeast Parks (Region 4).

Seasonal Trail Coordinator ($15.19/hour) This position coordinates trails program and projects in an assigned region/district for the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Plans, develops, and coordinates trail maintenance and development projects, and supervises and monitors in-house, contracted and volunteer trail crews  Recruits and interviews for State Trail Crew positions, trains and supervises crew, and evaluates performance. Develops and coordinates a volunteer trail maintainer program on state lands.  Prepares grants, requests for proposals, and contracts for trail projects. Duties are performed under the general direction of the Parks Regional Manager or State Lands Stewardship Forester, but with need for significant independence interacting with the public and outside service providers. Wilderness First Aid/Responder and CPR certifications desired, as well as chainsaw certification (Game of Logging).  Position is for 38 weeks starting in March/April 20132. Must have driver's license. State or rental vehicle will be available.  Apply to Parks Region III.

Smugglers' Notch Internship ($8.51/hour)
Develops, promotes, and leads a variety of educational programs including creating and
maintaining displays; staffing an information booth; coordinating guest speakers; leading
hikes and activities; tracking visitor attendance; and other related duties as assigned.
Due to the dynamic nature of the park environment the intern will be called upon to assist in traditional park attendant duties on an occasional basis, those duties may include: cleaning restrooms; raking and removing litter and rubbish from picnic areas and
campsites, roadways, beaches, rest rooms, etc.; assisting in tree removal; maintaining
trails; maintaining wood supply; and giving visitor information with visitor registration;
assisting with rules and regulations compliance; being a part of park emergency team;
minor carpentry, painting, staining, oil changes and other general maintenance tasks; and other related duties as assigned. On site housing may be provided at no cost. Position is full time (40/hours) for 12 weeks, June - August. Specific start/end dates are negotiable. For More information or to apply contact: Aaron Jacobs, Park Ranger,
Smugglers’ Notch State Park, 6992 Mountain Rd., Stowe, VT 05672, smugglers.Notch.Park@state.vt.us, 802-253-4010.

Northeast: (802) 476-0170

Northwest: (802) 879-6565

Southeast: (802) 885-8855

Southwest: (802) 786-0060

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