Park Aide; Long Area Parks

Overview

Experience the natural beauty of Washington State Parks and get paid to do it! Temporary Washington State Park Aide jobs are available in the Long Beach Area at Cape Disappointment State Park. Positions may begin March, April, May, or June and generally last 3-5 months. Most positions are available on a 40-hour work week, with possible less-than-full-time options.

Park Aides work outdoors, perform physical tasks, and support a mission to maintain a fantastic Parks system for everyone. This recruitment will fill multiple non-permanent Office & Field Park Aide positions across various parks in the Long Beach area. Housing and RV parking are not available for this area.

Under the supervision of the Park Ranger, Park Aides perform a variety of tasks at a State Park, beach, or historical area. Typical duties may include:

• Register campers, collect and manage revenue; provide park information to visitors and relay pertinent information to field staff.
• Maintain Park Office through light routine maintenance and janitorial services.
• For Field Park Aides: perform grounds maintenance (mowing, pruning, raking, litter control), maintain park lawns with appropriate equipment, provide park information to visitors, perform daily garbage collection, clean restrooms, stock cleaning supplies, and perform general housekeeping including laundry and window washing.
• Drive light state vehicles to transport supplies and equipment within the park area; assist with hauling as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum of 17 years old.
• Possess a valid (unrestricted) driver's license. If out-of-state (other than WA), provide proof of a valid, current unrestricted license at interview.

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred).
• Experience running POS systems and handling money.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to learn and interpret park rules, area information, and local history; educate visitors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, stay organized, communicate effectively, and complete tasks with quality and on schedule.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and small equipment; perform general maintenance to park buildings and facilities; perform janitorial tasks with chemical use; perform physical labor for extended periods; work in all weather conditions; and work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

All non-permanent Park Aides are required to wear a uniform. A uniform helps establish a professional identity. Non-permanent Park Aides receive 2 shirts, 1 baseball cap, and a clothing stipend of $75 per calendar year; some positions may qualify for a $150 clothing stipend depending on position length.

Benefits eligibility may differ from what's listed in this recruitment. To learn about employee benefits eligibility, visit the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB). Veterans' preference information and instructions are available in the supplemental information section of the posting. Park Aide recruitment videos and other applicant experiences are available via provided links in the original posting.

Supplemental Information includes:

• Complete the online job application and profile at State Parks Jobs to ensure consideration.
• For veteran's preference, attach DD214 (Member 4 long-form) or NGB 22 / USDVA verification; black out PII; check veteran eligibility information.
• Background checks are conducted prior to new hire; having a background check does not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Diversity Policy:
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and provide accommodations upon request. For accessibility accommodations, contact the HR office.

For more information about these positions, contact recruitment ruitment.gov or . All applicants with legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. Job alerts are available for Parks postings. Updated 01-07-2026.

Cape Disappointment State Park (Pacific County) and Fort Columbia State Park (Pacific County) are described with park histories and features in the original posting. These descriptions provide context for the work environment and did not alter the responsibilities.