Need A Summer Job? Island Beach State Park Is Hiring

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that they are accepting applications for more than 800 seasonal jobs at state parks, forests and historic sites, ahead of increased visitation expected during the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations this year.

Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette said that positions are available from High Point State Park in the northwest to Cape May Point State Park in the southeast and include lifeguards, junior lifeguards, general maintenance personnel, visitor service assistants, office assistants, naturalists, and history educators. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

“A seasonal position with New Jersey State Parks is a great way to spend the summer, and this year will be even more special as we highlight the parks, forests and historic sites that were pivotal locations in the American Revolution,” LaTourette said. “We encourage people of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply for these positions, which can also be a springboard to a rewarding career in environmental protection.”

Seasonal staff are required to work weekends and holidays as park facilities are open seven days a week. New Jersey State Parks will work with applicants, such as students and teachers, whose availability may be limited to weekends during certain periods of the year.

Jobs available at Island Beach State Park include: lifeguards ($20/hour), junior lifeguards (starts at age 15, $17.50/hour), general maintenance personnel ($16.50/hour), visitor service assistants ($16.50/hour), naturalists ($16.50/hour) and office personnel ($16.50/hour).

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“New Jersey State Parks’ peak-season seasonal jobs program has paved the way for many full-time employees, including myself,” said Rebecca Fitzgerald, Administrator for New Jersey State Parks. “I began my career as a seasonal visitor services assistant collecting entrance fees at High Point State Park, an experience that changed the course of my life. It sparked my interest in New Jersey’s public lands, inspired me to earn a degree in park management, and led to a 23-year career as a field superintendent.”