Temporary and seasonal jobs are available at most state parks and entertainment locations, with varying durations of employment to consist of more opportunities during our peak season. A range of opportunities are offered, including park attendants, lifeguards, workplace assistants, naturalists, upkeep employees, and premises keepers.
All seasonal positions at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area are noted below. Not all of them are presently open for working with. Please inspect the top of the park's web pages for a green alert that lists which task applications are presently being accepted by park staff. If there is no green alert, that indicates the park has no vacancies; visit our general Jobs page to find currently employment opportunities at other state parks.
All Seasonal Positions at Jordan Lake
General Utility Worker
Park Attendant/ Ticket Booth Operator
Visitor Center Office Attendant
General Utility Worker
General Utility Workers work seasonally up to 40 hours weekly, with holiday and weekend work needed. The positions typically start from March-April and run through September-October.
This position is accountable for park cleanup and daily upkeep in particular areas, which will be appointed to each employee.
This includes cleansing washrooms, picnic locations, camping areas, parking area, shelters, and nature routes. GUWs might also run mowers, weedeaters and blowers.
Candidates should be at least 16 years of ages; nevertheless, only those 18 years or older and have a valid chauffeur's license can run state vehicles and devices.
Park Attendant/ Box Office Operator
Park Attendants/ Ticket Booth Operators work seasonally as much as 40 hours weekly, with vacation and weekend work required. The positions typically begin from March-April and run through September-October.
The pay is $15 per hour.
This position is mainly accountable for gathering fees from all who enter the park's leisure centers, and for signing up campers in camping areas. General park cleanup might be required.
Good communication abilities are needed. Candidates with computer skills are preferred. Park Attendants/ Ticket Booth Operators will need to learn and use the bookings system efficiently.
Visitor Center Office Attendant
Job Information
The Visitor Center Office Attendant works 16 hours a week during weekends and rotating shifts, as required. 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 support. Duties include: addressing the telephone and e-mails, utilizing a reservations system to book outdoor camping and centers, taking messages, performing clerical tasks like typing letters and fliers, and opening/closing the visitor center on the days they are working. They will likewise operate two-way radios and manage cash.
Requirements and Qualifications
The ideal prospect ought to have knowledge of the area surrounding the park.
N.C. State Government Paper Application for Employment
All candidates for a seasonal position at North Carolina State Parks require to complete a N.C. State Government Paper Application for Employment (PD-107). Click on this link to visit the website for N.C. Office of Human Resources to download a copy of the application. Completed applications can be emailed, dropped off or sent by mail to the park.
Submit Completed Application
By email: 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 long-term job listings are posted through the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources Online Job Application System.
Please note that the majority of irreversible work opportunities have a really brief posting period of only a few days. As such, long-term employment chances are not published in this page.
The Online Job Application System permits you to produce a "Get Job Alerts" link that will alert you via email when a position matching your interests and skills becomes readily available.
To use the Online Job Application System, you will require to produce an account in order to submit an application for work. Check 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 produce a new account.
