Employment Opportunities

Make your mark on New Hampshire State Parks! Come work outside with us, we have opportunities for all levels and skill sets!

Come and 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. 
Preserve the past, protect the present, build the future. Make your mark on NH State Parks! Apply Now! 

How to Apply for State of NH Positions

Download State of NH Job Application

NOW HIRING:

Seasonal positions at these locations:

Seacoast Region


NH State Beach Patrol - Lifeguards

See Recruitment Flyer

   Tryout Dates (Open tryouts):

  • May 13th & May 14th
  • May 20th & May 21st
  • May 27th, May 28th & May 29th
    • *All tryouts starting at 8:30am*

   Tryout Requirements:

  • Must be at least 16 years old
  • Complete Ocean RUN-SWIM-RUN
  • *NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED*

   Ocean Lifeguards, must tryout, starting pay $17.13
   For more information please contact: Patrick.P.Murphy@dncr.nh.gov
   or 603-717-6108
 

Odiorne State Park (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor service, grounds & janitorial crew.
Starting pay $13.18
Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov
 
Wallis Sands State Park – Asst. Park Manager (Park Supervisor I) 
Assist in the management and operation of a state park to ensure exceptional customer service is provided to park visitors. Starting pay $18.53.
May-September, 40hrs a week, weekends and holidays required.
Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov

Wallis Sands State Park (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor service, grounds & janitorial crew.
Starting pay $13.18
Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov

Wallis State Park - Store Manager (Park Attendant III)
Manage the operation of a state park retail store to ensure exceptional customer service is provided to park visitors. $16.45.
May-September, 40hrs a week, weekends and holidays required.
Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov

Hampton Beach State Park (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for the following:
Team Members & Janitorial Crew, starting pay for first shift $14.20 & second shift $14.80
Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov
  
Hampton Beach State Park-South (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor service, grounds & janitorial crew.
Starting pay $13.18
Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov

Hampton Beach State Park South - Store Manager (Park Attendant III)
Manage the operation of a state park retail store to ensure exceptional customer service is provided to park visitors. $16.45.
May-September, 40hrs a week, weekends and holidays required.
Contact: Laura.J.Morrissey@dncr.nh.gov

Kingston State Park - Park Manager (Park Supervisor I) 
Manage the operation and maintenance of a state park to ensure exceptional customer service is provided to park visitors. $18.53.
May-September, 40hrs a week, weekends and holidays required.
Contact: Clare.O.Joyce@dncr.nh.gov

Kingston State Park (Park Attendant I & Lifeguard I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew. Starting pay is $13.18. Starting lifeguard pay is $13.90.
Contact: kingstonstatepark@dncr.nh.gov for more information. 

Merrimack Valley Region

Pawtuckaway State Park (Park Attendant I, Park Attendant II, Lifeguard I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew $13.18.
Park patrol $15.33. Starting lifeguard pay is $13.90.
Contact: David.L.Richardson@dncr.nh.gov for more information. 

Bear Brook State Park (Park Attendant I, Park Attendant II, Lifeguard I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew. Starting pay is $13.18. Park patrol $15.33. Starting lifeguard pay is $13.90.
Contact: Christina.M.Pacuk@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Clough State Park (Park Attendant I & Lifeguard I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew. Starting pay is $13.18. Starting lifeguard pay is $13.90.
Contact: cloughstatepark@dncr.nh.gov for more information. 

Monadnock Region

Miller State Park (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds keeping. Starting pay is $13.18
Contact: Norma.D.Reppucci@dncr.nh.gov for more information. 

Miller State Park
Assistant Park Manager (Park Attendant III)
Assist the Park Manager manage the operation and maintenance of a state park to ensure exceptional customer service is provided to park visitors. $16.45 / hour.
Contact: Norma.D.Reppucci@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Greenfield State Park (Park Attendant I & Park Attendant II)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew. Starting pay is $13.18. Park patrol $15.33.
Contact: Alec.J.Woolley@dncr.nh.gov for more information. 

Monadnock State Park (Park Attendant I & Park Attendant II)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew. Starting pay is $13.18. Park patrol $15.33.
Contact: Will.V.Kirkpatrick@dncr.nh.gov for more information. 

Central Region

Crawford Notch State Park (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew. Starting pay is $13.18.
Contact: centralregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Echo Lake State Park, North Conway (Park Attendant I & Lifeguard I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew, and lifeguards. Starting pay is $13.18. Starting lifeguard pay is $13.90.
Contact: centralregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Ellacoya State Park (Park Attendant I & Lifeguard I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew, and lifeguards. Starting pay is $13.18. Starting lifeguard pay is $13.90.
Contact: centralregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Livermore Falls State Park (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew. Starting pay is $13.18.
Contact: centralregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Pillsbury State Park (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew. Starting pay is $13.18.
Contact: centralregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Winslow State Park (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew. Starting pay is $13.18.
Contact: centralregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Rollins State Park (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew. Starting pay is $13.18.
Contact: centralregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Sunapee State Park (Park Attendant I & Lifeguard I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew, and lifeguards. Starting pay is $13.18. Starting lifeguard pay is $13.90.
Contact: centralregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Wadleigh State Park (Park Attendant I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew. Starting pay is $13.18.
Contact: centralregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Wellington State Park (Park Attendant I & Lifeguard I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew, and lifeguards. Starting pay is $13.18. Starting lifeguard pay is $13.90. Contact: centralregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

Wentworth State Park (Park Attendant I & Lifeguard I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew, and lifeguards. Starting pay is $13.18. Starting lifeguard pay is $13.90. Contact: centralregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

White Lake State Park (Park Attendant I & Lifeguard I)
Currently looking for team members for visitor services, grounds & janitorial crew, and lifeguards. Starting pay is $13.18. Starting lifeguard pay is $13.90. Contact: Greg.j.preville@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

South Region
 

South Region Maintenance - (Park Attendant III)
Looking for motivated person who likes doing a variety of tasks to include building and grounds maintenance, painting, basic carpentry and trail work. Carpentry, plumbing experience helpful. Position requires driving to various state parks in south region, state vehicle is provided. Region spans from Kingston, NH to Winchester, NH.  Full-time March-October Starting pay is $16.45, experience will be taken into consideration.
Contact: southregionparks@dncr.nh.gov for more information.
 

Great North Woods Region

Jericho Mountain State Park - Park Manager (Park Supervisor II) 
Manage the operation and maintenance of a state park to ensure exceptional customer service is provided to park visitors. $18.53.
April-November, 40hrs a week, weekends and holidays required.
Contact: Brian.T.Parise@dncr.nh.gov for more information.

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Full-time positions:
 

Bureau of Design, Development, and Maintenance at Bear Brook State Park:
Plant Maintenance Engineer I  (Mechanic)

NH Dept. of Natural & Cultural Resources, Div. or Parks  & Recreation is seeking an experienced Automotive Professional to work on vehicles and equipment. This position is full-time, permanent, year-round with excellent benefits and a great schedule, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm. Our shop is based at Bear Brook State Park, Allenstown, NH.


Full job description and requirements here.
Preference will be given to qualifying candidates who also possess education and experience in vehicle maintenance, to include passenger and commercial vehicles, and in the planning and execution of a vehicle fleet preventative maintenance and repair program.Completion of high school, G.E.D. or its equivalent, plus two years of technical training or education in engineering or building trades. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience. 


Apply online here and search for Job ID 28159.

For further information please contact: Randall Duquette, Plant Maintenance Engineer IV, randall.t.duquette@dncr.nh.gov, 603-931-2661.