Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Lincoln State Park

Overview

Work for Indiana. Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering opportunities across 60+ agencies. The State provides competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. You’ll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Lincoln State Park background The 1,747-acre park was established in 1932 as a memorial to Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks, and commemorates the boyhood home of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. The park has an interpretive center to help visitors experience the life of early settlers in southern Indiana, along with historical sites such as the Little Pigeon Creek Baptist Church and cemetery.

Lincoln’s sister, Sarah, is buried there. The park offers 10 miles of hiking trails, two scenic lakes, campgrounds, cabins, and group cottages. You can also tour the Colonel Jones Home, the historic home of the merchant and Civil War officer who employed young Lincoln.

Salary Statement The hourly wage for seasonal positions varies, starting at $12.25/hour.

A Day In The Life The Seasonal Natural Resources Workers provide customer service and education to visitors about park features while maintaining the property's natural resources.

• Interpretive Specialists:
  Educate the public on property-specific nature, history, culture, and park services through memorable experiences.
• Naturalist Aides:
  Assist with education of the nature center programming, local flora and fauna, and animal species; may assist in caring for animals and in maintenance of the nature center.
• Village Workers (Spring Mill State Park Only):
  Assist with education of period-appropriate trades, techniques, and crafts while presenting cultural history (woodworking, leather work, broom-making, blacksmith, weaving, milling).
• Cave Tour Guides (O’Bannon Woods State Park Only):
  Educate visitors on natural history of caves; schedule reservations and collect tour fees; may conduct research on flora and fauna; maintain boats, equipment, and the registration shed.
• Resource Management Techs:
  Assist with control of invasive species, natural area restoration, trail maintenance, brush and tree removal, signage, timber marking, and timber stand improvement as applicable to the property.

The job profile is not designed to cover every duty and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• High school diploma, GED, or one (1) year of work experience.
• May be expected to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to wear a DNR-provided uniform.
• May be required to travel to different properties.
• May experience working in potentially inclement weather.
• May experience working with DOC work release crews.
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license.
• May perform duties in a variety of environments, including office, field, rugged terrain, and various adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet).
• May work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment (e.g., tractors, disks, mowers, planters).
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven-month continuous period.

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at