Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site

Near John Day, Oregon

**This recruitment will be used to fill multiple seasonal positions and may close at any time once vacancies are filled. Apply early for best consideration.**

The first round of applicant screening will take place around the second week after opening.

This position may also include working at Unity Lake and Bates State Park, with Kam Wah Chung being the primary reporting location.

Welcome Statement

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregon’s extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs, and recognizes that the state’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. We value and serve everyone, and we are committed to providing safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. The department will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination or intimidation in any form.

Your New Role

As a seasonal, full-time Park Ranger Assistant, you will support year-round State Park staff in tasks related to, protecting, maintaining, operating, and repairing park lands, resources, structures, and equipment. You will perform basic duties, such as janitorial work, landscaping, or visitor services, and may work across multiple areas. This role may involve basic skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and maintenance and may also oversee volunteers or temporary staff for specific tasks. You may also lead interpretive and education programs.

We recruit for seasonal positions each year that generally work April through September; however, the duration may vary depending on the park's specific needs.

For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position, please click here.

Housing is NOT available at this location.

What's in it for you:

An exciting opportunity to help millions of visitors connect with the top state parks across America; working alongside a dedicated, skilled, and passionate team of professionals. Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) months of experience (paid or unpaid) performing public contact or customer service duties (e.g. Teacher, Customer Service Representative, Salesperson, Receptionist, etc.) and/or maintenance experience (constructi