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Employment Opportunities

Make your mark on New Hampshire State Parks!

Come work outside with us, we have opportunities for all levels and skill sets!

You'll work in some of New Hampshire’s most iconic locations while helping our guests build memories that last a lifetime. Your work will contribute to what makes the granite state so great by helping to preserve and protect New Hampshire’s natural and cultural resources for generations to come! 

Benefits of working for New Hampshire State Parks:

Seasonal Employee benefits

 
  • Family Day Use Pass 
  • Camping Pass - 2 free nights 
  • Holiday Pay
  • 20% discount off in retail stores 
  • Training: customer service, equipment, driving, safety, CPR, and management 
  • Dental benefits (30+ hrs a week) 
    • One Person Plan $20.50 per pay period
    • Two Person Plan $39.23 per pay period
    • Family Plan $68.69 per pay period
  • Fun and friendly atmosphere, with a structured schedule. 

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Preserve the past, protect the present, build the future. Make your mark on NH State Parks! Apply Now! 
After you complete your application, please email it to the address listed below at your preferred NH State Park.

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Seasonal Positions 2024

SEACOAST REGION


Ocean Lifeguards - NH State Beach Patrol
Open try-outs:
May 11 & 12, May 18 &19, May 25, 26 & 27. All start at 9:00 am, Hampton Main Beach.
Try-out requirements: Must be at least 16 years old. Complete RUN-SWIM-RUN. No certification required. 
For more information contact: Chief Patrick Murphy at Patrick.Murphy@dncr.nh.gov or 603-717-6108
Hiring Flyer

Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor service, toll booth, and grounds & janitorial crew.
April-October, part time and full time positions available, shifts available anywhere from 7am-10pm.
Starting pay is $14.50/hr. Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov

Wallis Sands State Park, Rye, NH, Park Manager (Park Supervisor II)
Manage the operations of a state park to ensure exceptional customer service is provided to park visitors. Duties include assigning work and leading a small crew. May-October, 40 hrs. a week, weekends and holidays required. Some nights required. ​Starting pay is $22.93/hr. Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov
 

Wallis Sands State Park – Rye, NH, Store Manager (Park Attendant III) 1st shift
Manage the operations of a state park store to ensure exceptional customer service is provided to park visitors. Starting pay $17.46. May-October, 40 hrs. a week, weekends and holidays required. Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov

Wallis Sands State Park, Rye, NH (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor service, toll booth, and grounds & janitorial crew. May-September, Part time and full-time positions available, shifts available anywhere from 7am-9pm. ​Starting pay is $14.50/hr. Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov
 
Seacoast Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic (Park Attendant III)
Currently looking for team member for basic maintenance of trucks, UTV’s and small engines at multiple Seacoast State Park locations. .May-October, Part time and full-time positions available 7am-3:30pm. ​Starting pay is $18.10/hr.
Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov
 
Hampton Beach State Park, Hampton, NH (South Beach) (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor service, toll booth, grounds & janitorial crew. 
May-October, Part time and full-time positions available, shifts available anywhere from 7am-9pm. ​Starting pay is $14.50/hr.
Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov
 
Hampton Beach (Main Beach-North Hampton) (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for grounds maintenance and janitorial crew. Part time and full-time positions available. First shift: 7am-3:30pm; Second shift: 2pm-10:30pm. ​Starting pay for first shift is $15.62/hr. and second shift $16.82/hr.
Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov
 
Seacoast region (based out of Hampton Beach) (Meter Patrol Person)
We are currently looking for Meter Patrol Persons. Duties include visitor service, patrolling parking areas for parking violations, issuing citations, and locking park gates along the seacoast at night. 29 to 40 hours per week. First shift 8am-4:30pm; Second shift 2pm-10:30pm. Satrting pay  is $16.85 for first shift & second shift is $18.05.
Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov

Respond with which park you would like to work at and part time or full time.
 

SOUTH REGION
 

Greenfield State Park, Greenfield, NH (Park Attendant I) 
Currently looking for team members for buildings and grounds crew. Job requires frequent lifting and bending. Full-time and part-time seasonal positions start in April and go through mid-November.  Starting pay is $14.50/hour.  

Contact: greenfieldsp@dncr.nh.gov for more information. 

Greenfield State Park, Greenfield, NH (Park Attendant II) 
Looking for team members with previous painting and carpentry experience. Job requires frequent lifting and bending. Full-time seasonal positions are available. Seasonal positions in April and go through mid-November. Starting pay is $16.21/hour.  Contact: greenfieldsp@dncr.nh.gov for more information. 

Kingston State Park, Kingston, NH (Park Attendant I)  

Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew. Full-time and part-time seasonal positions start in May and go through mid-September. Weekend and holiday hours are expected. Starting pay is $14.50/hr.
Contact: kingstonstatepark@dncr.nh.gov for more information. 

Monadnock State Park, Jaffrey, NH (Park Attendant III) Trail Crew Leader
Lead trail crews in performing routine trail maintenance and construction on assorted trail types. Supervise staff and volunteers. Rock work experience a plus. Position is seasonal starts in April and go through mid-November. Weekend and holiday hours are expected.  Starting pay is $18.10/hr. Contact
: monadnocksp@dncr.nh.gov for more information.  

Pawtuckaway State Park, Nottingham, NH (Park Attendant I) 
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, trail work, grounds & janitorial crew. Full-time and part-time seasonal positions start in April and go through mid-November. Weekend and holiday hours are expected. Starting pay is $14.50/hr.

Contact: pawtuckawaysp@dncr.nh.gov for more information. 

Pawtuckaway State Park, Nottingham, NH (Park Attendant II)
Looking for night patrol positions for the Pawtuckaway campground. This position is second shift. Full-time and part-time seasonal positions start in April and go through mid-November. Weekend and holiday hours are expected.  
Starting pay is $16.21/hr.
Contact: pawtuckawaysp@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Robert Frost Farm State Historic Site, Derry, NH (Park Attendant I)

Duties include but are not limited to: Visitor Services including welcoming, conducting tours (scheduled and unscheduled), use of reservation system, processing payments, and assisting retail operations. Visitor Center and museum maintenance and cleaning as needed. Part-time seasonal positions start in May and go through mid-October. Weekend and holiday hours are expected. Starting pay is $14.50/hr. Contact: Justine Golden at Justine.A.Golden@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Respond with which park you would like to work at and part time or full time.

CENTRAL REGION

Choose your location! All Parks in the Central Region are hiring:

Crawford Notch State ParkHarts Location, NH  (Park Attendant I) We are currently filling seasonal positions for visitor services, grounds, and facilities crew. Full and part time positions are available. Flexible scheduling from April to October, with day, afternoon, and evening hours all possible. Weekdays, weekends, and holidays needed. Growth opportunities available. Starting pay is $14.50/hr. Contact: centralregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Echo Lake State Park, North Conway, NH (Park Attendant I) We are currently filling seasonal positions for visitor services, grounds, and facilities crew. Full and part time positions are available. Flexible scheduling from April to October, with day, afternoon, and evening hours all possible. Weekdays, weekends, and holidays needed. Growth opportunities available. Starting pay is $14.50/hr. Contact: centralregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Pillsbury State Park, Washington, NH (Park Attendant I) We are currently filling seasonal positions for visitor services, grounds, and facilities crew. Full and part time positions are available. Flexible scheduling from April to October, with day, afternoon, and evening hours all possible. Weekdays, weekends, and holidays needed. Growth opportunities available. Starting pay is $14.50/hr. Contact: centralregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Franklin Pierce Homestead State Historic Site, Hillsborough, NH (Park Attendant I)
Duties include but are not limited to: Visitor Services including welcoming, conducting tours (scheduled and unscheduled), use of reservation system, processing payments, and assisting retail operations. Visitor Center and museum maintenance and cleaning as needed. Part-time seasonal positions start in May and go through mid-October. Weekend and holiday hours are expected. Starting pay is $14.50/hr. Contact: Sara Dobrowolski at (603)-717-6956 or
 Sara.A.Dobrowolski@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Respond with which park you would like to work at and part time or full time.

WHITE MOUNTAIN REGION


Franconia Notch State Park– Flume Gorge, Franconia, NH (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor service & PM janitorial crew. 
April-October, part time and full time positions available, shifts available anywhere from 7am-10pm. Starting pay is $14.50/hr.
Contact:
 David.M.Webster@dncr.nh.gov
 
Franconia Notch State Park- Lafayette Place Campground, Franconia, NH (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor service, grounds, , & PM janitorial crew. 
April-October, part time and full time positions available, shifts available anywhere from 7am-8pm. Starting pay is $14.50/hr.
Contact:
 David.M.Webster@dncr.nh.gov
 
Franconia Notch State Park – Echo Lake Beach, Franconia, NH (Park Attendant I)
Varieties of responsibilities including working beach retail shop, cashing out customers, and helping customers with boats at beach dock. Experience using POS is preferred but not required. Willing to get into water to unhook and re-hook boats, canoes, and pedal boats. Basic knowledge of how to operate canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats preferred.
Weekends Required –Shifts: 8AM –6PM. Starting pay is $14.50/hr.
Contact
David.M.Webster@dncr.nh.gov
 
Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia, NH, Shuttle Drivers (Park Attendant II)
Operate shuttle vans transporting hikers throughout to and from trailheads throughout Franconia Notch State park at designated stops.  April-October, part time and full time positions available, shifts available anywhere from 7am-8pm.  Starting pay is $16.21/hr.
Contact:
 David.M.Webster@dncr.nh.gov
 
Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia, NH, Retail Clerk (Park Attendant II)
Operate register and assist with restocking inventory in all locations at Franconia Notch State Park. Works in both the Flume Gorge Retail Shop and Tramway Retail Shop as assigned. Weekends Required – Shifts: 9AM - 5:30PM/9AM - 4PM.  Starting pay is $16.21/hr.
Contact:
 David.M.Webster@dncr.nh.gov
 
Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia, NH, Cannon Mountain PM Custodial (Park Attendant I)
Responsible to maintaining and cleaning park building and bathrooms. Collects trash along trails, paths and operating buildings. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Weekends Required – Custodial Shift: 2PM-10PM.
Starting pay is $14.50/hr. Contact: 
David.M.Webster@dncr.nh.gov

Respond with which park you would like to work at and part time or full time.


GREAT NORTH WOODS REGION


Jericho Mountain State Park, Berlin NH – (Park Attendant I) 
Park Crew members are crossed trained in a variety of tasks from retail operations to facilities and grounds maintenance. Enjoy a summer at Jericho Lake while providing memorable experiences for campers, beach goers and riders.  Weekends and holidays are a must, up to 40 hours/week. Starting pay is $14.50/hr. Contact: Stacia.m.roberge@dncr.nh.gov or brian.t.parise@dncr.nh.gov
(603) 466-2214
 
Moose Brook State Park, Gorham NH - (Park Attendant I)
Park Crew members are crossed trained in a variety of tasks from retail operations to facilities and grounds maintenance. Spend the summer amongst the trees at Gorham's premier campground ensuring a great visitor experiences for campers, bikers, and hikers.  Weekends and Holidays are a must, up to 40 hours/week. Starting pay is $14.50/hr.

Contact: Jonathan.d.bergeron@dncr.nh.gov or brian.t.parise@dncr.nh.gov (603) 466-2214
 
Lake Umbagog State Park, Errol NH _ (Park Attendant I) 
Park Crew Members spend the summer on NH's second largest lake! Duties vary from serving as deck hand on transport boats, maintaining our 36 remote campsites, grounds maintenance, and guest services.  Weekends and holidays are a must, up to 40 hours/week. Starting pay is $14.50/hr. Contact: Annmarie.a.chaisson@dncr.nh.gov or 
brian.t.parise@dncr.nh.gov (603) 466-2214
 
Coleman State Park, Stewartstown NH - (Park Attendant I) 
Park Crew Members will enjoy a wide variety of duties at the sprawling Coleman State Park campground and Lodges.  From grounds keeping and maintenance to guest services and retail, there is something for everyone working at Coleman. After work, enjoy some of NH's best open water fishing or go for a hike or a ride. Weekends and holidays are a must, up to 40 hours/week. Starting pay is $14.50/hr. Contact: 
Dianne.c.mattot@dncr.ng.gov or brian.t.parise@dncr.nh.gov (603) 466-2214
 
Lake Francis State Park, Pittsburg NH - (Park Attendant I)
Park Crew Members will contribute to greatness at one of NH's best loved campgrounds. Located on the shores of Lake Francis and Connecticut River, it is hard to be stressed out as you help maintain the campground, or work in the campground office. Weekends and holidays are a must, up to 40 hours/week. Starting pay is $14.50/hr. Contact: 
brian.t.parise@dncr.nh.gov (603) 466-2214

Weeks State Park and the John Wingate Weeks State Historic Site, Lancaster, NH (Park Attendant I)

Duties include but are not limited to: Visitor Services including welcoming, conducting tours (scheduled and unscheduled), use of reservation system, processing payments, and assisting retail operations. Visitor Center and museum maintenance and cleaning as needed. Part-time seasonal positions start in May and go through mid-October. Weekend and holiday hours are expected. Starting pay is $14.50/hr. Contact: Rachel Bruce at 603-259-6357 or Rachel.M.Bruce@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Respond with which park you would like to work at and part time or full time.
 

Full-time positions (year-round):

Project Manager, Division of Capital Project & Maintenance, DNCR

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, largely for State Parks and State Forest projects. This exciting opportunity will manage, supervise, and coordinate public works related projects throughout New Hampshire for the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), Bureau of Capital Project and Maintenance, to include site work, facilities maintenance, building renovations, additions, new construction, and utility systems.

Responsibilities: 
Schedules, coordinates, and manages public works projects.  Solicits bids, helps prepare contract documents and bid documents, administers, contracts and supervises construction.  Reviews and approves consultants’ work on architectural design, structural engineering, electrical systems, and mechanical systems.  Holds and conducts inspections to assure projects are on schedule and in compliance with the contract plans and specifications.

​Download full job description and benefits information.
Apply online here and search for Job ID 39037.


For further information please contact: Albdios Fioravante, Capital Projects Administrator, at albdios.v.fioravante@dncr.nh.gov or (603) 271-1523.
 

Program Assistant - Parking Enterprise Program

Help us fulfill our mission of providing NH citizens and guests with outstanding recreational, educational, and inspirational experiences! We are currently looking to hire a Program Assistant for the Parking Enterprise Program.

This position serves as the initial contact for parking payments as well as all parking citation appeals. It is a part-time position (up to 29 hours per week) offering some flexibility to work around your daily schedule. 

The position is typically located in Concord but will occasionally require working (using a state pool vehicle for transport) on New Hampshire’s Seacoast. Aside from the opportunity to occasionally enjoy the views of the ocean while working, you will also receive a Family Day Use Pass and 2 free nights of camping when you become a member of our team.  Come join our fun and friendly atmosphere!  Apply online and search for Job ID# 37337.

Treatment Plant Operator II - Mount Washington State Park, Gorham, NH

Functions as the lead operator of both the wastewater treatment plant and domestic water systems to ensure compliance with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) and NH Department of Environmental Services (DES) standards at Mt. Washington State Park.

Minimum qualifications: Education: Associate degree from an accredited institute of higher education with courses in mechanical or electrical subjects. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Three years of experience in the operation of wastewater or water treatment plants, or a related industry. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
 
License/Certification: Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a NH Wastewater Treatment Facility Grade II Operator’s License within two years of employment.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:   
Must be able to stay overnight on the summit in quarters provided.  Typical shifts are usually 10 hour days, four days on, three days off, spending three consecutive nights on the summit.


Full job description and requirements here.

Apply online here and search for Job ID 36912

For further information please contact: Patrick Hummel, Park Supervisor, patrick.hummel@dncr.nh.gov, (603) 466-3347.
 

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