TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee - Eleven Mile/Spinney Mountain State Parks.

This is a temporary position lasting 9 months or less, with employment starting between April 2026 and October 2026. The pay rate is $19.00 per hour.

About the Role

Anglers and writers consistently tout Eleven Mile’s large reservoir for its outstanding fishing. When not reeling in a trophy rainbow, brown, cutthroat, kokanee, or pike, there are nearly five miles of scenic hiking and biking trails that await exploration. World-class gold medal trout fishing awaits you at Spinney Mountain Reservoir in a peaceful and scenic setting.

This application is for all current, open seasonal positions at the park(s). Please select which position(s) you are applying for:

Responsibilities

Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspector

Employment starts from ice off (April or May) through October 31st at Eleven Mile and Spinney Mountain State Parks.

• Staff the park ANS (aquatic nuisance species) inspection station.
• Conduct physical boat inspections and boater interviews.
• Provide information and assistance to the boating public (distribute brochures, promote ANS education, educate about State Park regulations, etc.).
• Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of ANS inspection areas, including maintenance of facilities and grounds.
• Accurate counting and recording of all boat inspections, either written or by phone application software.
• May document and report visitor complaints.
• Up to 40 hours per week.
• Other duties as assigned.

Interpreter

Employment starts from May through approximately September 11th at Eleven Mile State Park.

• Schedule, plan, and present Junior Ranger programs.
• Schedule, plan, and present school and group programs.
• Schedule, plan, and present campfire programs and guided hikes.
• Schedule, plan, and present outreach programs.
• Provide roving interpretation in campgrounds and day use areas.
• Work with individual and group volunteers.
• May train volunteer naturalists.
• Work with other State, Federal, and local agency naturalists.
• Market and promote attendance at programs.
• May develop brochures and other written materials.
• May assist with special events or programs within the park.
• Collect, catalog, organize, and protect park collections of slides, photographs, specimens.
• Attend assigned training sessions.
• Up to 40 hours per week.
• Other duties as assigned.

Park Maintenance Technician

Employment starts approximately March, April, or May and goes to September 11th, depending on position.

• Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities, including restrooms, showers, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance on state-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Assures quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair, and cleanliness.
• Provides information and assistance to visitors.
• May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work, and transporting materials and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspector

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must possess a current and valid driver's license and/or have reliable transportation to and from work location.
• Must be willing to work outside, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Ability to work with little supervision and work well within a team.
• Must be able to climb in and out of vessels and under trailers.
• Part-time and shifts up to 40 hours per week available. May be required to work at a station for an 8-hour shift and take lunch in the station.

Interpreter

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess a current and valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to get to and from work location.
• Must have 2 years of driving history and be able to pass a Driving History Check to drive a State Vehicle for the job.
• First Aid and CPR certifications may be required.
• Must be self-motivated, an accomplished public speaker, and have good writing skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) certification desirable.
• Must be willing to work outside, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Up to 40 hours per week.

Park Maintenance Technician

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to work outside, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Must possess a current and valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to and from work location.
• Must have 2 years of driving history and be able to pass a Driving History Check to drive State Vehicles for the job.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday.
• Knowledge of power tools and hand tools preferred.
• Knowledge of small engine and other equipment maintenance and repair preferred.
• Part-time and shifts up to 40 hours per week available.

Pay

$19.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspector: Ice off (April or May) through October 31st.
• Interpreter: May through approximately September 11th.
• Park Maintenance Technician: Approximately March, April, or May through September 11th.
• Up to 40 hours per week.