Virginia State Parks strives to provide employment opportunities that encourage and enable
people to enjoy, protect and restore Virginia’s natural and cultural treasures. We invite you to
join the team at one of Virginia’s 42 spectacular state parks. Utilize your historical, educational,
organizational, communication or customer service skills while connecting with your love for
nature and the outdoors.
Applicants can do something good for themselves and for the state they call home by
working at a Virginia State Park!
Job openings
Our seasonal jobs are a great place to start if you're interested in a career in the parks. Maintenance jobs, customer service positions, and lifeguard positions are just a few examples of these jobs. In each case, you will get a taste of what a state park is like to work in.
Click the park name to see open positions and to apply online:
Performs tasks such as mowing grass, weed eating, raking and
leaf removal, trash and litter removal, cleaning grounds and other facilities as needed,
and may assist skilled park staff in light construction projects or other specialized
tasks. Position will assist with Special Events and program set-up, merchandise sales
and other duties. Learn more about what a maintenance ranger does.
Assists visitors by providing information regarding park services,
amenities, and other local attractions. Primary duties include fee collection, cash
management and maintaining records of annual pass holders.
Supports the operation of the park through a range of duties
including groundskeeping; trash pickup and removal; cleaning buildings, restrooms,
and campground; assisting skilled trades employees in their duties.
Oversees the housekeeping operations within a state park. Duties
include personnel management of housekeeping staff; cleaning of park buildings and
grounds; completing basic repairs and preventative maintenance of park buildings;
management of inventory.
Performs general grounds care such as mowing, string trimming,
litter clean up and brush clearing, regular facility maintenance, such as light
construction and cleaning, trail maintenance and construction, and any other park
related duties as assigned.
Provides information on reservation
procedures/information, park fees, including amenities throughout the park and
provides clear and accurate information on park interpretive programs, and local area
attractions. Performs clerical duties such as answering telephones, copying and
typing correspondence.
Provides information on reservation
procedures/information, park fees, including amenities throughout the park and
provides clear and accurate information on park interpretive programs, and local area
attractions. Performs clerical duties such as answering telephones, copying and
typing correspondence.
Provides meaningful educational experiences for park guests by
interpreting the significance of the park's natural/historical/and cultural resources.
Responsible for maintaining interpretive displays throughout the park and assisting
with the daily care and health of all exhibit animals.
Learn more about what an interpretive ranger does.
Provides meaningful educational opportunities and
experiences for park guests by interpreting the significance of the park's
natural/historical/and cultural resources. Staff visitor contact areas, performs roving
interpretation in the park, and provides area information adhering to the DCR and
State Park mission.
Supervises staff, assisting with scheduling, assisting with keeping track
of inventory and keeping track of canoe and kayak rentals.
Safeguards and regulates the conduct of patrons to prevent unsafe
practices and accidents. Strictly enforces policies, rules and regulations governing the
conduct of patrons and promptly warns users of existing safety hazards. Performs
rescues and appropriate follow-up procedures including the use of any available
equipment in the performance of First Aid/CPR.