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Summer Park Worker (various locations)Michigan Department of Natural Resources • Various, MI
Summer Park Worker (various locations)

Summer Park Worker (various locations)

Michigan Department of Natural Resources • Various, MI
30+ days ago
Salary
$15.50 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Summer Park Worker (various locations)

Salary

$15.50 - $16.50 Hourly

Location

Various, MI

Job Type

Non Career

Job Number

7501-26-PARK-029

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

12/16/2025

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)

Job Description

Imagine spending time in some of Michigan's most beautiful destinations? These part- and full- time summer positions are perfect for those laying the foundation for a career in natural resources, keeping busy in retirement and/or wanting to spend their summer in Michigan state parks, boating facilities, state forest campgrounds and other outdoor spaces.

Join the more than 1,300 summer park workers hired each spring/summer/fall! You'll have the opportunity to shape the customer experience all while learning valuable skills and working as part of a team. As a frontline staff member, you'll help answer visitor questions, register campers, clean park buildings, mow grass, maintain trails and more.

Join a legacy! Many DNR employees started their careers as summer park workers and have since transitioned to fulfilling roles as rangers, park supervisors, accounting assistants, trail coordinators, and many more.

Interested in a position?

To , provide your contact info and where you're interested in working. It should take less than five minutes.

  • Starting hourly rate: $15.50 (starting January 4, 2026).
  • Flexible scheduling (up to 1,040 hours between April and October 2026) including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Position may qualify for academic or internship credit. Applicants should contact their academic advisor for eligibility requirements.
  • 18 years of age or possession of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is preferred.
  • Required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

*Lodging and/or camping accommodations are not provided.

To learn about these and other DNR job opportunities, visit Michigan.gov/DNRJobs. There are also year-round positions available at the and the .

Required Education and Experience

Education

No specific amount is required.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Additional Requirements and Information

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Some positions in this class may be assigned duties that require the application of pesticides, which may require certification or registration as a pesticide applicator in compliance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976.

View the job specification at:







Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits, but they may be able to participate in deferred-compensation 401k and 457 plans and earn paid sick time.
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