Imagine spending time in some of Michigan's most beautiful destinations? These part- and full- time summer positions are perfect for those laying the foundation for a career in natural resources, keeping busy in retirement and/or wanting to spend their summer in Michigan state parks, boating facilities, state forest campgrounds and other outdoor spaces.

Join the more than 1,300 summer park workers hired each spring/summer/fall! You'll have the opportunity to shape the customer experience all while learning valuable skills and working as part of a team. As a frontline staff member, you'll help answer visitor questions, register campers, clean park buildings, mow grass, maintain trails and more.

Join a legacy! Many DNR employees started their careers as summer park workers and have since transitioned to fulfilling roles as rangers, park supervisors, accounting assistants, trail coordinators, and many more.

Interested in a position?

To express interest, provide your contact info and work location(s)where you're interested in working. It should take less than five minutes.

• Starting hourly rate: $15.50 (starting January 4, 2026).
• Flexible scheduling (up to 1,040 hours between April and October 2026) including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Position may qualify for academic or internship credit. Applicants should contact their academic advisor for eligibility requirements.
• 18 years of age or possession of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

*Lodging and/or camping accommodations are not provided.

To learn about these and other DNR job opportunities, visit Michigan.gov/DNRJobs. There are also year-round positions available at the Ralph A. MacMullan Center in Roscommon and the Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit.

Education

No specific amount is required.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Some positions in this class may be assigned duties that require the application of pesticides, which may require certification or registration as a pesticide applicator in compliance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976.

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StateWorker_13041_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.