Iowa state parks have dozens of openings for recreational aides, seasonal patrol officers and a carpenter for the summer 2026 season.
If you enjoy spending time outdoors in Iowa’s most scenic natural areas, consider applying for a seasonal position. Jobs duties will be unique to each park and could include: helping visitors, leading programs, patrolling a state park or ATV area for safety, and/or maintaining the park through mowing, trimming, cleaning, trail work and facility repairs.
Interested applicants should have skills in general maintenance, ability to work on a team or with minimal supervision, and have strong customer relations skills.
For more details and information on how to apply, visit iowadnr.gov/employment.