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Summer Park Worker (various locations)
State of Michigan
Natural Resources
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$15.50 - $16.50
per hour
Type
Full Time
More Other jobs →Closes
October 1, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This seasonal job involves working outdoors in Michigan's state parks, campgrounds, and forests to help visitors by answering questions, registering campers, cleaning facilities, mowing grass, and maintaining trails.
It's ideal for students, retirees, or anyone wanting hands-on experience in nature without needing prior qualifications.
Many start here and move up to permanent roles in conservation and park management.
Key Requirements
- At least 18 years old or possession of a high school diploma (or equivalent) preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
- Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays (up to 1,040 hours from April to October)
- Willingness to perform physical outdoor tasks like cleaning, mowing, and trail maintenance
- Certification as a pesticide applicator may be required for certain duties involving pesticides
Full Job Description
Imagine spending time in some of Michigan's most beautiful destinations?
These part- and full- time seasonal positions are perfect for those laying the foundation for a career in natural resources, keeping busy in retirement and/or wanting to spend their summer in Michigan state parks, boating facilities, state forest campgrounds and other outdoor spaces.
Join the more than 1,300 seasonal park workers hired each spring/summer/fall!
You'll have the opportunity to shape the customer experience all while learning valuable skills and working as part of a team.
As a frontline staff member, you'll help answer visitor questions, register campers, clean park buildings, mow grass, maintain trails and more.
Join a legacy! Many DNR employees started their careers as seasonal park workers and have since transitioned to fulfilling roles as rangers, park supervisors, accounting assistants, trail coordinators, and many more.
Interested in a position?
To express interest, provide your contact info and work location(s)where you're interested in working. It should take less than five minutes.
- Starting hourly rate: $15.50 (starting January 4, 2026).
- Flexible scheduling (up to 1,040 hours between April and October 2026) including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Position may qualify for academic or internship credit. Applicants should contact their academic advisor for eligibility requirements.
- 18 years of age or possession of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is preferred.
- Required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
*Lodging and/or camping accommodations are not provided.
To learn about these and other DNR job opportunities, visit Michigan.gov/DNRJobs. There are also year-round positions available at the Ralph A. MacMullan Center in Roscommon and the Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit.
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.
View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StateWorker_13041_7.pdf
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