DEM Seeking Lifeguards, Park Rangers, Facilities Attendants and Others to Staff RI State Beaches, Parks, and Campgrounds
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is actively
recruiting lifeguards, park rangers, facilities attendants and other key staff
to fill seasonal employment positions at state beaches, parks, and campgrounds
during the 2021 recreation season. Rhode Island residents, ages 16 and older,
are encouraged to apply.
With
only 52 full-time employees managing 25 parks and preserves, eight saltwater
beaches, and dozens of other properties, DEM's Division of Parks and Recreation
relies hugely on seasonal employees. Every year, it hires between 400 and 450
"seasonals" to fill essential summertime positions such as
lifeguards, park rangers, beach managers, facilities attendants,
groundskeepers, laborers, and nature educators.
"DEM is committed to providing clean and safe outdoor recreation venues where families and friends can share special times," said DEM Director Janet Coit.
"We encourage teens, college students, older Rhode Islanders,
retired military personnel, and others interested in working with us this
summer to apply for these seasonal positions. Having a full and enthusiastic
team of seasonal workers like lifeguards, park rangers, and facilities
attendants helps ensure an enjoyable experience for Rhode Islanders and other
visitors to our world-class beaches and parks."
DEM is recruiting qualified lifeguards at beaches, parks, and campgrounds. Full-time lifeguard positions are available at all state swimming areas, including saltwater beaches such as Roger Wheeler and Scarborough, non-surf beaches such as Goddard, and freshwater beaches such as Burlingame Campground and Lincoln Woods State Park.
Flexible, 20-hour workweeks are available for
lifeguard positions at our busiest swimming areas. Hourly rates for lifeguards
range from $13.25 to $16.25 an hour, based on location and position level. All
lifeguard candidates must have successfully completed courses and hold valid
cards in lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR including infant, child, and
adult.
DEM also is seeking park rangers and facilities attendants to work at recreational sites across the state. Park rangers are instrumental to a safe and fun experience at DEM properties. They give directions to beach-goers and park users, help with crowd control, provide security checks for facilities, and are the first responders in the event of emergency. Hourly rates for park rangers range from $10.50 to $11.60.
Applicants for facilities attendant and park
ranger I must be 16 years of age or older, and applicants to park ranger
positions at levels II and III must be 18 years of age or older.
For
a complete list of seasonal employment opportunities and to apply, visit
www.riparks.com/employment. Most positions are full-time and include weekend
and holiday hours. Applications must be completed online. Paper applications
will not be accepted. The State of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity/diversity
employer.
With
50 percent fewer teens seeking jobs than 20 years ago, DEM is looking to
recruit active older Rhode Islanders and retired military personnel who might
want to work part-time work to make up for the lack of younger applicants.
Rhode Island's natural and public assets – including eight saltwater beaches, 25 parks and nature preserves, 8,200 acres of parkland, 1,000 campsites, 400 miles of hiking and biking trails, and 200 fishing spots – are magnets, attracting more than 9 million Rhode Islanders and tourists a year.
They're also an engine
that adds an estimated $315 million to the economy, generating nearly $40
million in state and local taxes and supporting nearly 4,000 jobs a year.
For
more information about DEM divisions and programs, visit www.dem.ri.gov. Follow
us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandDEM or on Twitter
(@RhodeIslandDEM) for timely updates.
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