Seasonal Interpretive Ranger

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Organization

Tennessee State Parks

Job Posted

January 30, 2024

Job status

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Katie Wisniewski

Contact Email

katie.wisniewski@tn.gov

Contact Phone

6159341553

Deadline to Apply

Location

Various, TN
United States
Tennessee State Parks are among the most exceptional state park systems in the United States. We have amazing opportunities each summer for college students seeking degrees or those holding degrees in parks and recreation, natural and cultural resource management, general life sciences, forestry, wildlife, history, environmental science, and other related degrees to work in state parks handling a variety of responsibilities to support the needs of the park and their guests. If you want to have a fun summer, develop great customer service skills, work directly with Park Rangers, and enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities, this may be the perfect summer job for you!

Summary

Tennessee State Parks are among the most exceptional state park systems in the United States. We have amazing opportunities each summer for college students seeking degrees or those holding degrees in parks and recreation, natural and cultural resource management, general life sciences, forestry, wildlife, history, environmental science, and other related degrees to work in state parks handling a variety of responsibilities to support the needs of the park and their guests. If you want to have a fun summer, develop great customer service skills, work directly with Park Rangers, and enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities, this may be the perfect summer job for you!

We are seeking candidates who enjoy the outdoors, working with diverse age groups including children, and are comfortable in general with being outdoors, regardless of the weather. Some experience with camping, canoeing, hiking, and climbing is preferable. Housing for the summer is provided at some assigned parks. 

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/seasonal-opportunities/seasonal_interpretive_ranger_2024_tsp_tdec-job-opp_es.pdf

APPLICATIONS: https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/tdec_sir_application

Compensation Information

$16.57/hour-$18.60/hour

Some parks have housing available on site for free. 

Benefits include part-time sick leave hours.