Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant - Umpqua Lighthouse

Parks And Recreation Department • Winchester Bay, OR

273d • $3,429 - $4,023

About The Position

Umpqua Lighthouse State Park Near Florence, Oregon is located less than a mile from the renowned Salmon Harbor Marina on Winchester Bay—famous for top-notch crabbing and sport fishing—Umpqua Lighthouse State Park offers a scenic and dynamic work environment. The park's campground and developed day-use areas sit alongside the serene, non-motorized Lake Marie, where visitors enjoy hiking, fishing, picnicking, paddling, and relaxing on a small sandy beach. As a seasonal, full-time Park Ranger Assistant, you'll work alongside year-round State Park staff to help protect, maintain, and operate Oregon's treasured park lands. Your role may involve tasks in janitorial work, landscaping, visitor services, and park interpretation. Some assignments may also include basic building trades like carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and more. You might also be asked to guide volunteers or seasonal team members in day-to-day projects. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to the preservation and enjoyment of one of the state's most beautiful coastal parks. We recruit for seasonal positions each year that generally work June through September; however, the duration may vary depending on the park's specific needs. Housing is available at this location.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of experience performing public contact or customer service duties or maintenance experience.
• Six (6) months of college in any discipline (24 quarter hours/16 semester hours).
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of employment.
• Must complete a criminal record and driving record check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a member of a team to accomplish tasks and achieve goals.
• Experience answering routine inquiries and explaining rules and regulations.
• Experience maintaining composure during emergency or emotionally charged situations.
• Experience using computerized registration equipment and programs.
• Experience in making change, maintaining a cash drawer, and preparing simple cash reconciliation reports.
• Experience in basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, custodial maintenance, and groundskeeping tasks.
• Experience using hand tools, motorized equipment, or power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in protecting, maintaining, and operating park lands.
• Perform janitorial work and landscaping tasks.
• Provide visitor services and park interpretation.
• Engage in basic building trades such as carpentry, painting, electrical, and plumbing.
• Guide volunteers or seasonal team members in daily projects.

Benefits

• Work/life balance.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Advancement and learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
• Education Level: No Education Listed