Jobs

Seasonal Employment

Why spend the summer indoors when you can be outside in a beautiful state park?  Idaho State Parks offers a variety of seasonal employment opportunities.

As a seasonal staff  member there are a variety of tasks to perform; maintenance duties to include building and grounds maintenance, general cleaning, minor repair, mowing, trimming and irrigation. You may find yourself working on interpretive programs and public relations which involves developing and presenting campground programs, junior ranger programs, guided hikes, and camp fire talks. Working at the entrance station of a park taking money or answering questions may fill your day.  As a seasoanl staff member your work hours vary and you will find your self working evenings, weekends, and holidays.

General Information: The length of employment differs among the parks, but typically lasts 15 weeks from the latter part of May to the first part of September.  However, there are jobs that begin as early as March and may last into November. Return to school needs are also a determining factor.  If you have any questions, please contact the specific park.

Requirements: You should be able to perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning rest rooms, operate a variety of equipment, follow written and oral instructions, perform moderately heavy labor, work under adverse weather conditions, and deal appropriately and tactfully with others. Some positions require a valid drivers license, standard First-Aid and CPR certifications. You may also be required to purchase and wear a uniform.

How to Apply:  Apply online or download and complete the Seasonal Application Form, then mail it to the Idaho State Park of your choice. Addresses are available below and are also available on each parks individual webpage.


Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation participates in the E-Verify program an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.


The following parks have filled their 2008 seasonal positions.  Applications will be kept on file for the remainder of the 2008 Season.

                    Bear Lake State Park                Bruneau Dunes State Park
                    City of Rocks/Castle Rocks State Park
                    Coeur d'Alene Parkway            Dworshak State Park
                    Eagle Island State Park            Farragut State Park
                    Hells Gate State Park                Lake Cascade State Park
                    Lake Walcott State Park           Land of the Yankee Fork               
                    Massacre Rocks State Park       Ponderosa State Park              
                    Priest Lake State Park              Round Lake State Park            
                    Thousand Springs Park District        
                    Winchester Lake State Park                    
                    
                  

To contact a specific park see the address and phone numbers below.  Some parks have housing available for the seasonal staff.  See below for the park you are interested in.  For more information please contact the park.
  

Idaho State Parks & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to recruit and hire qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

For more information please contact the Human Resource office at the address below or call (208) 514-2490.

Idaho State Parks Human Resources Office
Attention: Joyce Clark
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0065