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The Office Assistant / Park Attendant works part time, for 24 hour per week, not to exceed 1128 hours. The work term can last up to 11 months. This position works primarily on weekends.

The pay is $15 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Office Assistant / Park Attendant is stationed at the park's visitor center on weekends, Friday to Sunday, and they answer phones, sell items at the gift shop, check in campers, and provide information and customer service to park visitors.

This position also assist with light cleaning of the visitor center facilities and restrooms, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and restocking supplies.

Requirements and Qualifications

All candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have excellent public speaking and communication skills.

Ideal candidates will have familiarity with computers, phone systems and databases, including but not limited to the Microsoft Office suite and camping reservation systems.

A valid North Carolina driver's license is required, and employees must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Job Information

Park Attendants work full time at 40 hours per week, not to exceed 960 hours, or up to 6 months. Weekend work is required.

The pay is $15 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities

Park Attendants assist with the maintenance and custodial duties of Goose Creek State Park facilities, including the visitor center, campground, picnic area, swim beach, and park trails. Duties include, but are not limited to: sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning, emptying trash, etc.

This position also assists park ranger staff with resource management projects, including clearing and marking park boundary, mowing grass, weed eating, and raking trails.

Requirements and Qualifications

All candidates must be able to work outside in hot or cold weather and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Ideal candidates will also have excellent public speaking and communication skills.

A valid North Carolina driver's license is required, and employees must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Job Information

The Park Naturalist is a 6-month position that works 40 hours per week, with some weekends required.

The pay is $18 per hour, and there are no additional benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Park Naturalist develops and conducts interpretive programs and provides visitor information and service. Duties for this role may include:

• Creating and conducting educational projects that center on the park's unique environment;
• Learning and being able to identify the wide variety of flora, fauna, and geological features found in the park;
• Leading guided hikes on the park's beautiful trails, while providing answers to any questions that visitors may have;
• Working with maintenance-utility staff and rangers to maintain the extensive trail system;
• Assisting rangers in resource management projects; and
• Cleaning duties such as picking up litter and cleaning public restrooms.

Requirements and Qualifications

A valid North Carolina driver's license is required.