Great Salt Lake State Park

Employment

Park Ranger Aide

Opening date:  May 23, 2025

Closing date:  When filled

Salary:  $13.63 per hour

Location:  Great Salt Lake State Park

Hours per Week: 20-35 hours

Time frame: About June 1 to October 1, 2025 (possible extension)

Positions available:  1

Housing: Not provided

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, has seasonal positions (no benefits) available at Great Salt Lake State Park in Magna, Utah. This appointment will last from approximately June 1 to October 1, 2025, with possibility of extension. Housing is not provided. 

Examples of Duties

Assist in the operation Great Salt Lake State Park. Duties will involve: greeting park visitors and helping them discover the park’s resources and how to enjoy them appropriately; staffing the gift shop; collecting park fees; check-ins and assisting of incoming campers. Additional duties include maintenance of buildings, grounds and trails; grounds keeping work; performing other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements and Skills

Applicant must be 16 years of age or older and have a valid Utah Drivers license at time of employment. Applicant should have the ability to work independently in a tourism environment.

Preference may be given to applicants with cash handling, customer service experience, and education in a natural resource related field.

Other

Applicants must be willing to work in an outdoor setting, and work weekends and holidays. Applicants must successfully pass a criminal history background check upon hire.  

Applications

Interested applicants may apply by submitting a seasonal application (https://naturalresources.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Seasonal-Job-Application.pdf) form to:

hfminor@utah.gov

For more information, contact Holly Minor by emailing hfminor@utah.gov


Additional positions within Utah Department of Natural Resources can be found at https://naturalresources.utah.gov/category/dnr-jobpost/

Full time, permanent positions with the Utah Department of Natural Resources can be found at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah

DNR complies with the ADA.  Hearing-impaired employees who wish for further information regarding these announcements may call the DNR TTY number at 801-538-7458. Disabled employees who desire reasonable accommodation in the interview process should contact the DNR Human Resource Office at 801-538-7210.