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A Variety of Opportunities Are Available

Temporary and seasonal jobs are offered at the majority of state parks and recreation areas, with varying periods of work to include more chances during our peak season. A range of opportunities are offered, including park attendants, lifeguards, workplace assistants, naturalists, upkeep employees, and premises keepers.

All seasonal positions at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area are noted below. Not all of them are currently open for hiring. Please check the top of the park’s web pages for a green alert that notes which task applications are currently being accepted by park staff. If there is no green alert, that means the park has no jobs; visit our general Jobs page to discover currently open positions at other state parks.

All Seasonal Positions at Jordan Lake

General Utility Worker
Park Attendant/ Ticket Booth Operator
Visitor Center Office Attendant

General Utility Worker

General Utility Workers work seasonally up to 40 hours per week, with holiday and weekend work needed. The positions typically begin from March-April and run through September-October.

This position is responsible for park clean-up and day-to-day upkeep in particular areas, which will be designated to each employee.

This includes cleaning restrooms, picnic areas, outdoor camping locations, parking area, shelters, and nature routes. GUWs might likewise run lawn mowers, weedeaters and blowers.

Candidates should be at least 16 years of ages; however, just those 18 years or older and have a valid motorist’s license can operate state cars and devices.

Park Attendant/ Box Office Operator

Park Attendants/ Box office Operators work seasonally as much as 40 hours each week, with vacation and weekend work needed. The positions typically begin from March-April and run through September-October.

The pay is $15 per hour.

This position is mostly accountable for gathering fees from all who go into the park’s leisure facilities, and for registering campers in camping sites. General park clean-up may be needed.

Good communication abilities are needed. Candidates with computer system abilities are preferred. Park Attendants/ Box office Operators will require to find out and use the appointments system proficiently.

Visitor Center Office Attendant

Job Information

The Visitor Center Office Attendant works 16 hours a week throughout weekends and rotating shifts, as needed. This position will be required to work weekends and/or weekdays.

The pay is $17 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will be helping the park’s workplace assistants by being the first contact to welcome park visitors and providing them with information and assistance. Duties include: responding to the telephone and emails, using a reservations system to book camping and centers, taking messages, performing clerical responsibilities like typing letters and fliers, and opening/closing the visitor center on the days they are working. They will also run two-way radios and handle cash.

Requirements and Qualifications

The ideal candidate ought to know the area surrounding the park.

N.C. State Government Paper Application for Employment

All candidates for a seasonal position at North Carolina State Parks require to complete a N.C. State Government Paper Application for Employment (PD-107). Click here to check out the website for N.C. Office of Human Resources to download a copy of the application. Completed applications can be emailed, dropped off or mailed to the park.

Submit Completed Application

By email: jordan.lake@ncparks.gov

By mail or drop-off: 280 State Park Road, Apex, NC 27523

For concerns, call: 919-362-0586

Permanent Employment

All irreversible job listings are posted through the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources Online Job Application System.

Please note that most permanent job opportunity have a very short posting duration of just a couple of days. As such, chances are not published in this page.

The Online Job Application System permits you to create a “Get Job Alerts” link that will inform you through email when a position matching your interests and abilities becomes offered.

To utilize the Online Job Application System, you will need to develop an account in order to send an application for employment. Sign in or develop a brand-new account through the “Sign In” button on top right of the page. There is a link at the bottom of the pop-up box to produce a brand-new account.