This is hiring season for the North Carolina State Parks. Most are looking to hire temporary (seasonal) workers for jobs that will last from 6 to 10 months. Click on the links to learn about the job duties and other information that will help you to decide whether to put in an application.

Eno River State Park (6101 Cole Mill Rd, Durham)

• General utility workers (40 hours/week, $12/hour)

• Park technicians (40 hours/week, $14/hour)​

• Weekend office assistants (8 to 10 hours/week, $12/hour).

Permanent jobs are snatched up quickly, but the NC Office of State Human Resources’ Online Job Application System allows you to set up an account and get job alerts. Click here for more info.

Falls Lake State Recreation Area (13304 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest)

• General utility workers (40 hours/week, $14/hour) 

• Park technicians (40 hours/week, $14/hour).

Permanent jobs are snatched up quickly, but the NC Office of State Human Resources’ Online Job Application System allows you to set up an account and get job alerts. Click here for more info.

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area (280 State Park Rd, Apex)

• General utility workers (up to 40 hours/week, $14/hour)

• Park attendants/ticket booth operators (up to 40 hours/week, $12/hour)

• Visitor Center office attendants (16 hours over the weekends,/$14/hour).

Permanent jobs are snatched up quickly, but the NC Office of State Human Resources’ Online Job Application System allows you to set up an account and get job alerts. Click here for more info.

William B Umstead State Park (8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh)

• General utility workers (40 hours/week, $12/hour). 

Permanent jobs are snatched up quickly, but the NC Office of State Human Resources’ Online Job Application System allows you to set up an account and get job alerts. Click here for more info.

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Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) is looking to hire adults who enjoy working with kids ages 5 to 12, for their After School, Intersession, Fun Day, and Summer Camp programs. They’ll be expected to help with homework and lead games, arts and crafts, and special projects. After School hours are 2:30–6pm; Intersession, Fun Day, and Summer Camp hours are 7:30am–6pm. Here are the open positions:

• Senior program assistant—part time, up to 25 hours/week, $18.53/hour (no benefits)

• Program assistant—part time, up to 25 hours/week, $17.40/hour (no benefits)

• Bus driver—part time, up to 25 hours/week, $19.73 (no benefits).

Click here for more info and to put in your application.

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DPR is also looking to hire an historic site interpreter for its Cultural Heritage Unit. The ideal candidate will be familiar with local and state history, be comfortable with public speaking or leading tours, and should enjoy storytelling and teaching. This is a part-time weekend job, 10 hours/week at West Point on the Eno (5101 N Roxboro St). The pay is $15.92/hour (no benefits). DPR also needs to hire a program assistant, who will also work at West Point on the Eno. This person will have similar duties to those of the historic interpreter, but will work 19 hours/week on weekdays and Saturdays or Sundays at a rate of $17.40/hour (no benefits). Write to cassandra.bennett@durhamnc.gov or caitlin.avinger@durhamnc.gov for more info.

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DPR has openings for those who’d like to work in the DPR Aquatics program, either at the Edison Johnson (500 W Murray Ave) or Campus Hills (2000 S Alston Ave) indoor pools. Here are the open positions:

• Water safety instructor—part time, $17.99–20.25/hour (no benefits)

• Senior lifeguard—part time, $19.16–21.56/hour (no benefits).

Click here for more info and to put in your application.

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GoDurham is looking to hire bus operators (applicants must be at least age 21 with a class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit. They also need data specialists to help in the areas of planning and scheduling. Click here for more info, to watch a promotional video, and to put in your application.