NJ State Parks Are Hiring

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NJ State Parks Are Hiring

NJ State Parks Are Hiring

Now Hiring

The New Jersey State Park Service hires approximately 700 seasonal employees each year between May and September to fill peak-season jobs at New Jersey's parks, forests, recreation areas, and historic sites.

No prior experience is required to apply.

Salaries for the majority of positions begin at $15.00 per hour.

The applicant must be at least 16 years old.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

  • Lifeguards
    Lifeguard positions are anticipated at several swimming areas across the state.
    Starting Salary $17.50 per hour in most areas, oceanfront guards at Island Beach State Park start at $18.50 per hour.

  • Visitor Service Assistants
    Visitor Service Assistants provide accurate information to visitors at various facilities, patrol grounds and collect gatehouse fees.
    Starting Salary $15 per hour

  • Junior Lifeguards
    Junior lifeguards are hired at 15 years old and will work on skills training, giving new recruits a head start on their training. Junior lifeguards cannot perform lifeguard duties for the public until age 16.
    Starting Salary $16 per hour

  • General Maintenance Personnel
    General maintenance personnel are the backbone of the State Park Service and help to maintain grounds, buildings and remove litter.
    Starting Salary $15 per hour

  • Naturalists and History Educators
    Naturalists and history educators work with park naturalists and historians at interpretive centers to educate visitors.
    Starting Salary $15 per hour

  • Trail Stewards
    Hike and maintain trails while educating visitors on park regulations the the "Leave No Trace" concept.
    Starting Salary $15 per hour

  • Office Personnel
    Office personnel help register campers, answer phone calls and perform other customer service duties as requested by the park superintendent.
    Starting Salary $15 per hour

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