Assistant Park Ranger

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Flexible schedule

Telecommuting options

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking an Assistant Ranger for Barnwell State Park in Blackville. The role focuses on groundskeeping, cabin care, and delivering a welcoming guest experience.

This part-time position offers a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays. Candidates should enjoy outdoor work, maintain a positive attitude, and provide strong customer service while handling light administrative tasks and guest inquiries.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Able to work outdoors in varied conditions.
• Able to stand for extended periods and perform bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting.
• Strong customer service and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Groundskeeping and general property maintenance.
• Cleaning and preparing cabins for guests.
• Performing administrative and office duties.
• Assisting guests and answering questions.
• Helping with other duties as needed.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Customer service

Communication

Physical fitness

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Barnwell State Park is a community favorite among the residents of Blackville, South Carolina. One of 16 state parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, Barnwell is best known for its great fishing spots. Three small lakes host a large population of crappie, bream, bass and catfish.

We're looking for a dependable, hardworking Assistant Ranger to help maintain our grounds, care for our cabins, and provide a welcoming experience for our guests.

Job Responsibilities

• Groundskeeping and general property maintenance
• Cleaning and preparing cabins for guests
• Performing administrative and office duties
• Assisting guests and answering questions
• Helping with other duties as needed

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Job Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Comfortable working outdoors in various conditions
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks, including bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting as needed
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and good customer service skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Pay And Schedule

• $10.00 per hour
• 18-40 hours weekly (average of 24 hours weekly)
• Part-time, rotating schedule including weekends and holidays as needed.

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits For State Employees

• The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

• State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

• State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

• The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.