State Now Accepting Applications for 2015 Summer Seasonal Jobs

Christmas is around the corner and summer won’t arrive for what seems like eons, but now is actually a great time to secure seasonal employment this upcoming summer working as a park ranger, lifeguard, or even in an office for the state Department of Environmental Management.

The DEM is now accepting applications for seasonal employment at state parks, beaches and campgrounds, and the pay ranges from $9 to $13.75 per hour depending on the job.

Most employees work 40 hours a week including weekends and holidays and “”Filling these seasonal positions is critical to getting DEM’s parks, beaches and campgrounds up and running for Memorial Day weekend,” said DEM Director Janet Coit. “They’re also a great employment opportunity for people who enjoy working outdoors and interacting with the public at some of Rhode Island’s most beautiful and popular recreational facilities.”

Positions include, but are not limited to, park ranger - levels, I, II and III, beach managers, seasonal laborers, lifeguards, lifeguard captains, recreational area clerks, restroom attendants, student researchers, clerical support aides, technical support interns, policy interns and technical field interns. Pay ranges from $9.00 to $13.75 per hour, and most seasonal employees work 40 hours a week including weekends and holidays.

Although park ranger level I applicants may be 16 years of age, those applying for seasonal park ranger positions at levels II and III must be 18 years of age or older. Park rangers patrol park areas, assist visitors, inspect facilities, and assist with routine operation of state parks and beaches. These positions involve a great deal of public interaction and applicants must possess good communication skills.

The state’s job application process has been automated and is available online at www.apply.ri.gov. This new, user-friendly job application website lists all seasonal job announcements for available positions at state offices, beaches, parks and campgrounds and includes descriptions and pay ranges and provides those interested with an easy way to apply. Available Seasonal/Internship positions are posted on the website’s “Seasonal & Internships” tab. First-time users must create an account and select a Username and Password. After an account has been established, applicants can build an application by clicking on the “Build Job Application” link. This application can be saved and used to apply for more than one job opening. Paper applications are no longer being accepted.

For those who do not have online access, a computer kiosk is available in DEM’s Office of Human Resources at 235 Promenade Street, Room 350, Providence, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to electronically apply for seasonal positions.

The Department encourages minorities to pursue careers in the environmental field. Seasonal positions give individuals a chance to explore jobs in the areas of agriculture, parks and recreation, fish and wildlife management, forest environment, water resources, management services, and policy and planning.