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Temporary Washington State Park Aide
Experience the natural beauty of Washington State Parks and get paid to do it!
Temporary Washington State Park Aide jobs are perfect for:

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.
Some benefits you might not know or be thinking about:

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.
Park Aide jobs can be fun, fulfilling and career starters, but there are a few important things to consider:

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.
Park housing and RV parking are not available for this area.
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple non-permanent Park Aide positions located throughout the Wenatchee Valley Area; Daroga, Lake Wenatchee, Lincoln Rock and Wenatchee Confluence State Parks. The majority of positions are available and may begin March, April, May, or June and generally are 4-8 months in duration. Positions in this area typically are scheduled to work 40 hours a week, but we may have 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. Please note: Lake Wenatchee has one (1) regular shift position from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and one (1) evening shift position from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This position is not eligible to telework, as physical in-office presence is required to perform essential functions.
To read about other current and former Park Aides' experiences, click Here!
Beebe Bridge State Park - (located in Douglas County) is a 56-acre camping park near Chelan. The Park is a riverfront getaway offering swimming, boating, pickleball, roomy campgrounds and plenty of activities. Whether Beebe Bridge is your launching pad for a big adventure or you're just here to take in the views, this little Columbia River refuge is an ideal spot to relax and explore.
Daroga State Park - (located in Douglas County) is a 90-acre camping park with 1.5 miles of Columbia River shoreline on the elevated edge of the desert scablands. The park features camping activities and water-sport access in a unique and beautiful outdoor environment. Lots of sunshine combine with water activities to make this desert park a delight to visitors. Nationally recognized Desert Canyon Golf Course is just two miles away.
Lake Wenatchee State Park - (located in Chelan County) is a 489-acre camping park with 12,623 feet of waterfront on glacier-fed Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee River. Located 16 miles from the Bavarian theme town of Leavenworth, the park is a natural wildlife area, and visitors should be aware of the presence of bears and other natural dangers. Lake Wenatchee is a Northwest icon, a clear blue lake surrounded by mountains. Though its shallow lagoon is perfect for pint-sized swimmers, the five-mile-long lake is 244 feet deep at its greatest depth and is a popular destination for boaters and windsurfers. Beginning kayakers and standup paddlers can rent boats and boards at the lake and navigate the calmer waters near the shore.
Lincoln Rock State Park- (located in Douglas County) is an 80-acre camping park on the east side of Lake Entiat, created by Rocky Reach Dam blocking the flow of the Columbia River north of Wenatchee. The park, a popular place for swimming, water-skiing, and respite from the hot sun, was named for a basalt outcropping said to resemble the profile of Abraham Lincoln.
Wenatchee Confluence State Park- (located in Chelan County) is a 197-acre year-round camping park at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers. The north section of the park is recreation area, while the south section is a designated natural wetland area. The park offers easy access to downtown Wenatchee and to such attractions as the Rocky Reach Dam and fish ladder and the Bavarian theme town of Leavenworth.