State Parks - Wilderness Road State Park - Contact Ranger - Open Until Filled

Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation! The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring at Wilderness Road State Park in Ewing, VA for a Contact Ranger position. Preserve what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.

About the role

Wilderness Road State Park is seeking a reliable, self-motivated, and outgoing individual to manage the contact station.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash register and collect fees for entrance and merchandise.
• Provide accurate visitor information regarding events, trails, programs, and facilities.
• Answer telephone and radio communications.
• Assist with stocking, organizing, and inventorying merchandise.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces.
• Perform light cleaning duties, including bathrooms at the Visitor Center.
• Work weekends, holidays, and shift work.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly with staff and guests.
• Ability to complete daily register transactions and reconcile cash.
• Ability to accurately count money and follow cash-handling procedures.
• Valid State Driver's License if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with customer service, retail, or POS systems preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of park operations, local attractions, or prior experience in a park setting or related field is desirable but not required.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $13.00

Schedule

Wage/seasonal positions are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30. Not eligible for Commonwealth of Virginia benefits (health care, paid leave, etc.).

Benefits

DCR employees receive the following discounts at Virginia State Parks:

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
• Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
• Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights (two-night minimum stay required).
• Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are eligible for overnight facility discounts.

Additional Information

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
• Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form; DCR participates in E-Verify.
• Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Park experience are encouraged to apply.