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Park Aide Information

Under the supervision of a Park Ranger, Park Aides perform a variety of tasks at a State Park, beach or historical area. A typical workday may include anything from registering campers and collecting camp fees, to cleaning facilities, mowing lawns or explaining park rules. The specific duties will have some variation by park location.

Park Aide

Under the supervision of a Park Ranger, Park Aides perform a variety of tasks at a State Park, beach, or historical area. Park aides are routinely in contact with public, staff park entrance booths, provide information to the public. A typical workday may include anything from registering campers and collecting camp fees, to cleaning facilities, mowing lawns or explaining park rules. The specific duties will have some variation by park location. Please note, this position requires a fingerprint background investigation.

Minimum qualifications

Park Aide applicants must:

  • Be a minimum of 17 years of age.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license.

Senior Park Aide

Senior Park Aides lead and trail all seasonal Park Aides, as well as maintain facilities, assist with projects, maintain and upkeep of vehicles and equipment, provide information to the public regarding rules and regulations, reconcile Park funds, employee timesheets, fuel and logs and other associated tasks. Note: This position requires a fingerprint background investigation.

Minimum qualifications

Senior Park Aide applicants must:

Have at least twelve months of experience in building maintenance or grounds keeping, or performing semi-skilled/general carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work.

Or

Six months cumulative experience as a Park Aide or equivalent, or six months experience in a special employment program (Washington Conservation Corps) with a parks agency. A combination of experience (WCC and Park Aide) may be used provided at least three months experience is as a Park Aide or equivalent.

And

  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license.

Other opportunities may include special projects, interpretation, Junior Ranger Program, restoration projects, among other things.

Learn more

To learn more about Park Aide positions, including testimonials from current and former park aides:

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