Volunteer & Seasonal Employment
Seasonal Park Ranger Aides and Lead Park Ranger Aide (Gift Shop)
Opening date: January 15, 2026
Closing date: When filled
Salary: $16/hr ($17/hr Lead position)
Location: Goblin Valley State Park
Time frame: Seasonal positions approximately March-November Positions available: 5
The Utah Department of Natural Resources, State Parks, has multiple seasonal positions (no benefits) available at Goblin Valley State Park, Utah. These appointments will last from March- November 2026. Housing is provided.
Job Duties
The incumbents in this position will assist in the performance of all park management duties including cleaning and maintaining park restrooms, campsites, trails and other facilities; providing visitor information, customer service, pass sales and gift shop sales at the visitor center; patrolling park grounds and providing rules enforcement; preparing and presenting educational programs; responding to emergency incidents including first aid and search and rescue; performing other duties as assigned.
The Lead position, in addition to all duties listed, will be responsible for managing gift shop operations including placing orders, stocking, maintaining inventory, creating displays and maintaining relationships with vendors.
Job Requirements and Skills
The successful applicant will have a background in park or natural resources management or significant experience with customer service and outdoor recreation.
Preference will be given to an individual with, or seeking, a degree in parks or natural resources management.
Other
Goblin Valley is a very remote site and free housing is provided in the form of 2 bedroom apartments or a camper trailer.
Incumbents must be able to work in extreme and adverse weather conditions including heat and storms; lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Applications or
Interested applicants may apply by submitting a resume to:
Drew Sprafke, Park Manager
asprafke@utah.gov
Camp Host
We are looking for one or more volunteer camp hosts to work 20-30 hours per week for the 2026 season. RV water and sewer hookups available. Electrical hookups are not available. If interested, email asprafke@utah.gov for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in helping out at the park for a day or on an ongoing basis? We have tasks including helping at the visitor center, camp hosting, trail maintenance, and dispersed camping/boundary maintenance. If you are interested, please email asprafke@utah.gov.
Permanent Positions
Full time, permanent positions with the Utah Division of State Parks can be found at statejobs.utah.gov
ADA Compliance
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.