Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Shakamak State Park

State of Indiana; Jasonville (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the State of Indiana as a Seasonal Natural Resources Worker at Shakamak State Park. You will play a vital role in educating visitors on park features while assisting in maintaining the natural environment, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts in a welcoming outdoors setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or one year of work experience required.
• May involve working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide education to park visitors about natural resources.
• Assist with maintaining park facilities and conducting tours.
• Control invasive species and perform trail maintenance.

Skills

Customer Service

Public Education

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Shakamak State Park

Date Posted: May 30, 2025

Requisition ID: 455036

Location:

Jasonville, IN, US, 47438

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Shakamak State Park:
Shakamak has three man-made lakes that provide 400 acres of water. The park also has a family aquatic center that offers additional recreation opportunities. Individual and group camping sites are mostly wooded, making them popular sites because they are shaded and cool during summer seasons. Campsites range from primitive to full hook-up. Activities include basketball, boating, cabin rentals, camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, and tennis.

Salary Statement:

The hourly wage for seasonal positions varies, starting at $12.25/hour.

A Day in the Life:

The Seasonal Natural Resources Workers provide customer service and education to visitors about park features while maintaining the property's natural resources. Seasonal Natural Resources Worker positions and their essential functions are as follows:

• Interpretive Specialists: Educate the public on property-specific nature, history, culture, and park services through memorable experiences.
• Naturalist Aides: Assists with education of the nature center programming, local/common flora and fauna, and local/common animal species. This position may also assist in the care of animals (feeding, watering, and bedding changes) and the general maintenance of the nature center.
• Village Workers (Spring Mill State Park Only): Assists with education of period-appropriate trades, techniques, and crafts while presenting cultural history. Trades include woodworking, leatherwork, broom-making, blacksmith, weaving, and milling.
• Cave Tour Guides (O’Bannon Woods State Park Only): Educate the general public on the natural history of caves. Tour Guides assist with scheduling reservations and collecting tour fees. Further, research may be required on the identification and care of relevant flora and fauna. Tour Guides are expected to maintain boats, equipment, and the registration shed.
• Resource Management Techs: Assists with the control of invasive plant species natural area restoration trail maintenance, brush and tree removal, signage, timber marking and/or timber stand improvement based on the property.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• High school diploma, GED, or one (1) year of work experience
• May be expected to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• May be required to wear a DNR-provided uniform
• May be required to travel to different properties
• May experience working in potentially inclement weather
• May experience working with DOC work release crews
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license.
• May perform duties in a variety of different environments, including an office environment, field environment, rugged terrain, and various adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.).
• May work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment (e.g. tractors, disks, mowers, planters, etc.).
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .