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Posted: March 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

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State Worker (Summer Camp Program)

State of Michigan

Natural Resources

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$15.50 - $16.50

per hour

Type

Closes

March 28, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This summer job involves leading educational programs, hikes, and activities at Milliken State Park to teach visitors about the area's natural, cultural, and historical features as part of the Outdoor Adventure Center’s Camp Explore program.

The role focuses on creating positive, engaging experiences for park guests through interpretive talks and materials.

It's ideal for outgoing individuals who enjoy the outdoors, working with people, and sharing knowledge about nature and history, especially those available for seasonal summer work.

Key Requirements

  • Possession of a valid driver's license
  • Ability to prepare and conduct educational programs and hikes
  • Knowledge of natural, cultural, and historic resources
  • No specific education required
  • No specific experience required
  • May require pesticide applicator certification for certain duties
  • May require Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for operating state vehicles

Full Job Description

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The function of this position is to provide State Park visitors a positive educational experience within the park. The Explorer Guide will prepare and conduct programs and provide summer interpretive and educational materials to park visitors. This position leads programs and hikes for park visitors that feature each location’s unique natural, cultural, and historic resources.

This Explorer Guide position is an Outdoor Adventure Center’s Camp Explore sponsored program, held at the Milliken State Park location.

Position Description

Requirements

Education
No specific amount is required.

Experience
No specific type or amount is required.

Additional Information

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Some positions in this class may be assigned duties that require the application of pesticides, which may require certification or registration as a pesticide applicator in compliance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976.

Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.

The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of 1996.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateWorker.pdf

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/14/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5270585