Temporary and seasonal jobs are offered at most state parks and leisure locations, with varying durations of work to consist of more opportunities during our peak season. A variety of opportunities are available, consisting of park attendants, lifeguards, office assistants, biologists, upkeep workers, and premises keepers.
All seasonal positions at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area are listed below. Not all of them are currently open for hiring. Please examine the top of the park's web pages for a green alert that lists which task applications are currently being accepted by park staff. If there is no green alert, that means the park has no vacancies; visit our basic Jobs page to discover currently open positions at other state parks.
All Seasonal Positions at Jordan Lake
General Utility Worker
Park Attendant/ Box Office Operator
Visitor Center Office Attendant
General Utility Worker
General Utility Workers work seasonally approximately 40 hours each week, with holiday and weekend work needed. The positions normally start from March-April and run through September-October.
This position is accountable for park cleanup and daily maintenance in particular areas, which will be designated to each employee.
This includes cleaning bathrooms, picnic areas, camping areas, parking area, shelters, and nature routes. GUWs might likewise operate mowers, weedeaters and blowers.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old; however, just those 18 years or older and have a valid driver's license can operate state vehicles and equipment.
Park Attendant/ Ticket Booth Operator
Park Attendants/ Box office Operators work seasonally up to 40 hours weekly, with vacation and weekend work needed. The positions typically start from March-April and run through September-October.
The pay is $15 per hour.
This position is mainly accountable for gathering charges from all who enter the park's recreational centers, and for signing up campers in camping sites. General park clean-up might be needed.
Good communication skills are needed. Candidates with computer abilities are chosen. Park Attendants/ Box office Operators will require to find out and utilize the reservations system efficiently.
Visitor Center Office Attendant
Job Information
The Visitor Center Office Attendant works 16 hours a week throughout weekends and turning shifts, as needed. This position will be required to work weekends and/or weekdays.
The pay is $17 per hour.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position will be helping the park's workplace assistants by being the first contact to greet park visitors and offering them with info and help. Duties include: answering the telephone and emails, utilizing an appointments system to book camping and centers, taking messages, carrying out clerical responsibilities like typing letters and fliers, and opening/closing the visitor center on the days they are working. They will also run two-way radios and manage cash.
Requirements and Qualifications
The ideal prospect ought to understand the area surrounding the park.
N.C. State Government Paper Application for Employment
All applicants for a seasonal position at North Carolina State Parks require to fill out a N.C. State Government Paper Application for Employment (PD-107). Click here to go to the website for N.C. Office of Human Resources to download a copy of the application. Completed applications can be emailed, dropped off or mailed to the park.
Submit Completed Application
By e-mail: jordan.lake@ncparks.gov
By mail or drop-off: 280 State Park Road, Apex, NC 27523
For questions, call: 919-362-0586
Permanent Employment
All permanent task listings are posted through the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources Online Job Application System.
Please note that many permanent work chances have a really short publishing period of just a few days. As such, irreversible work chances are not posted in this page.
The Online Job Application System permits you to develop a "Get Job Alerts" link that will notify you by means of email when a position matching your interests and skills appears.
To utilize the Online Job Application System, you will require to develop an account in order to submit an application for work. Sign in or produce a new account through the "Check in" button on top right of the page. There is a link at the bottom of the pop-up box to develop a brand-new account.
