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Virginia State Parks to hire more than 1K seasonal, hourly employees

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Virginia State Parks will hire more than 1,000 seasonal and hourly wage employees at parks throughout the state.

Daily duties, pay rates and employment dates will vary depending on the position and the park’s needs. Seasonal and wage positions may lead to full-time careers.

“Working at Virginia State Parks isn’t just a job; it’s a gateway to purposeful engagement with nature, a platform for fostering community connections and an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on both visitors and the environment,” said Dr. Melissa Baker, Virginia State Parks director. “Join us in preserving the natural beauty of Virginia while shaping unforgettable experiences for all who wander through our parks.”

Available jobs include:

  • Administrative assistant
  • Contact ranger
  • Education support specialist
  • Food service ranger
  • Groundskeeper
  • Housekeeping ranger
  • Lifeguard
  • Maintenance ranger
  • Office assistant
  • Park interpreter
  • Trades technician

For more information about opportunities at Virginia Parks, go to virginiastateparks.gov/jobs.

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for nearly 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of Virginia Tonight, a nightly TV news show. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.