Camps and Parks Jobs

If you're looking for a summer job, one of the best places to start is with jobs that are only available during the summer months. These places of employment are more than happy to hire people who can only work during the summer or part-time whereas other jobs may pass you up for employees that can work full-time. Camps and parks are a great place to find summer job opportunities.

At the first type of camp, you can get a job at the help desk, with the clean-up and grounds crew, or (if you're old enough) with security. At the second type of camp, you'll instead find jobs keeping the programs running. Many of these programs are probably for children, and camp counselors are in high demand. A good way to get your foot in the door is to seek a job at a camp where you've attended in the past. You can move up the ranks from camper to junior counselor (which may be an unpaid position), and then, eventually you can be a full-fledged counselor. Camps are likely to hire former campers because you already know the program.

Parks are slightly different from camps in that they are often run by the state and many times they include educational centers. Many parks are open year-round, but they are busy in the summer months and therefore still hiring extra help. You can work as a park ranger, helping to guide guests and clear natural and man-made debris, or you can ask about jobs running education programs and seminars. Both can be fun, as you'll get to meet people and work outside.