Summer jobs available
Published 9:22 am Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Virginia State Parks is hanging out the “Help Wanted” sign for everyone from high school students to senior citizens.
According to a press release, seasonal positions — from lifeguards and snack bar workers to contact rangers and housekeepers — are available in all 37 state parks, which are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
According to the release, Virginia State Parks will host more than 5 million visitors between Memorial Day and Labor Day and fill about 1,000 seasonal positions to support them.
Many seasonal park employees spend significant time working outdoors. A list of available positions is online at http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs.