Park Aide; Hope Marine Park

Experience the natural beauty of Washington State Parks and get paid to do it!

• People who like to get outside and enjoy nature, do physical work, and contribute to a truly important mission - maintaining a fantastic Parks system for everyone!
• Individuals who are interested in a longer‑term career with State Parks. Many permanent staff, including members of our executive team, started their careers as Park Aides.
• Students who are looking for summer work.
• Active retirees looking for work that keeps them moving and doing good in the world. Less than full‑time work is a possibility in many locations.

• Temporary positions are eligible for vacation and sick leave.
• Holiday pay might be available to you depending on when and how long you work.
• Great teammates who care about their work.
• Learning and refining a set of very practical and transferrable job skills.
• Being in nature is good for your physical and mental well‑being.
• Wildlife sightings! From chipmunks and quail, to orcas and moose, and everything in between.

• Weekend work is expected, and you might be asked to work evening shifts.
• Our Parks are busiest on spring and summer holidays, so we need more of our workers to be on schedule those days. Getting time off around a holiday is not guaranteed.
• Bathroom cleaning is a task that most Park Aides get to experience fairly regularly.
• Most positions are at least moderately physical – walking, raking, bending, kneeling, lifting and moving lighter items (and heavier ones with assistance). If that is not appropriate for you, but you are still interested, read the announcement carefully to determine if there might be a position dedicated to less physical work at the park(s) you are interested in.

Housing is solar and propane powered with a full kitchen, living space, and bedroom; sink and shower in bathroom with an outhouse style toilet. Seasonal use of housing is preferred but negotiable. Groceries and other essential items are available on the mainland – you must have reliable transportation.

Contact the Park directly for more information.

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) non‑permanent Park Aide position located at Hope Island Marine State Park in the South Sound Area. This position may begin March, April, May, June and generally is 3‑5 months in duration. The number of vacancies and housing availability will vary from park to park.

Positions in this area typically are scheduled to work 40 hours a week, but we may have the ability to offer less than full‑time work – over the entire period of employment or for specific periods. If you are interested in less than 40 hours a week, just let us know in the supplemental questions section of the application process.

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

To read about other current and former Park Aides' experiences, !

Hope Island Marine State Park (located in Mason County) is a 106‑acre marine park situated in the South Puget Sound just north of Carlyon Beach nestled between Squaxin Island and the mouth of Hammersley Inlet. It has 8 primitive campsites and a group site available only on a first‑come‑first‑serve basis for campers arriving by water. The island also supports 3 mooring buoys around the perimeter and 1.5 miles of trail through beautiful old growth forest.

Hope Island was also the site of a former homestead, which still boasts an orchard over 100 years old. No fires and no pets are allowed at any time.

Under the supervision of the Park Ranger, Park Aides perform a variety of tasks at a State park, beach, or historical area. A typical work day may include anything from registering campers and collecting camp fees, to cleaning facilities, mowing lawns, or explaining park rules. The Park…