Jobs
Temporary Employment
Temporary and seasonal jobs are available at most state parks and recreation areas, with varying durations of employment to include more opportunities during our peak season. A variety of opportunities are available, including park attendants, lifeguards, office assistants, naturalists, maintenance workers, and grounds keepers.
All seasonal positions at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area are listed 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 lists which job applications are currently being accepted by park staff. If there is no green alert, that means the park has no vacancies; visit our general Jobs page to find currently open positions at other state parks.
All Seasonal Positions at Jordan Lake
Job Information
General Utility Workers work seasonally up to 40 hours per week, with holiday and weekend work required. The positions typically begin from March-April and run through September-October.
The pay is $17 per hour.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for park cleanup and daily maintenance in specific areas, which will be assigned to each worker.
This includes cleaning restrooms, picnic areas, camping areas, parking lots, shelters, and nature trails. GUWs may also operate mowers, weedeaters and blowers.
Requirements and Qualifications
Candidates must be at least 16 years old; however, only those 18 years or older and have a valid driver's license can operate state vehicles and equipment.
Job Information
Park Attendants / Ticket Booth Operators work seasonally up to 40 hours per week, with holiday and weekend work required. The positions typically begin from March-April and run through September-October.
The pay is $15 per hour.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is primarily responsible for collecting fees from all who enter the park's recreational facilities, and for registering campers in campgrounds. General park cleanup may be required.
Requirements and Qualifications
Good communication skills are required. Candidates with computer skills are preferred. Park Attendants / Ticket Booth Operators will need to learn and use the reservations system proficiently.
Job Information
The Visitor Center Office Attendant works 16 hours a week during 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 assisting the park's office assistants by being the first contact to greet park visitors and providing them with information and assistance. Duties include: answering the telephone and emails, using a reservations system to book camping and facilities, taking messages, performing clerical duties like typing letters and fliers, and opening/closing the visitor center on the days they are working. They will also operate two-way radios and manage cash.
Requirements and Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the area surrounding the park.
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Permanent Employment
All permanent job listings are posted through the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources Online Job Application System.
Please note that most permanent employment opportunities have a very short posting period of only a few days. As such, permanent employment opportunities are not posted in this page.
The Online Job Application System allows you to create a "Get Job Alerts" link that will notify you via email when a position matching your interests and skills becomes available.
To use the Online Job Application System, you will need to create an account in order to submit an application for employment. Sign in or create a new account through the "Sign In" button at the top right of the page. There is a link at the bottom of the pop-up box to create a new account.