A Variety of Opportunities Are Available

Temporary and seasonal jobs are offered at a lot of state parks and leisure areas, with differing periods of work to consist of more chances during our peak season. A range of opportunities are readily available, consisting of park attendants, lifeguards, workplace assistants, biologists, maintenance employees, and grounds keepers.

All seasonal positions at Jordan Lake State Area are noted below. Not all of them are currently open for hiring. Please examine the top of the park’s websites for a green alert that notes which job applications are currently being accepted by park personnel. If there is no green alert, that means the park has no jobs; visit our basic Jobs page to discover presently employment opportunities 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 up to 40 hours each week, with holiday and weekend work needed. The positions generally begin from March-April and go through September-October.

This position is responsible for park cleanup and everyday maintenance in particular locations, which will be designated to each employee.

This includes cleansing bathrooms, picnic areas, camping areas, parking lots, shelters, and nature tracks. GUWs might likewise operate lawn mowers, weedeaters and blowers.

Candidates need to be at least 16 years of ages; however, just those 18 years or older and have a valid motorist’s license can operate state cars and devices.

Park Attendant/ Box Office Operator

Park Attendants/ Box office Operators work seasonally as much as 40 hours each week, with holiday and weekend work needed. The positions typically begin from March-April and run through September-October.

The pay is $15 per hour.

This position is mostly accountable for gathering fees from all who enter the park’s leisure facilities, and for signing up campers in campgrounds. General park cleanup might be needed.

Good interaction abilities are required. Candidates with computer system abilities are chosen. Park Attendants/ Ticket Booth Operators will require to learn 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 required. This position will be needed to work weekends and/or weekdays.

The pay is $17 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will be helping the park’s office assistants by being the first contact to welcome park visitors and offering them with details and assistance. Duties consist of: answering the telephone and e-mails, using a bookings system to book outdoor camping and centers, taking messages, carrying out clerical tasks like typing letters and fliers, and opening/closing the visitor center on the days they are working. They will likewise run walkie-talkies and handle money.

Requirements and Qualifications

The ideal prospect should have knowledge of the location surrounding the park.

N.C. State Government Paper Application for Employment

All candidates for a seasonal position at North Carolina State Parks require to submit 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 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 permanent job listings are posted through the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources Online Job Application System.

Please note that a lot of long-term job opportunity have an extremely brief publishing period of only a few days. As such, irreversible job opportunity are not published in this page.

The Online Job Application System allows you to create a “Get Job Alerts” link that will notify you via email when a position matching your interests and abilities becomes available.

To utilize the Online Job Application System, you will require to produce an account in order to submit an application for work. Check in or create a brand-new account through the “Sign In” button at the leading right of the page. There is a link at the bottom of the pop-up box to develop a brand-new account.