Seasonal jobs and volunteer opportunities are a great way to earn hands-on experience for future careers in any field as well as to explore opportunities within the parks system.
Job postings for seasonal park positions are now open as Oakland County Parks (OCP) gears up for the busy warm weather months.
Volunteers needed for The Great Marshmallow Drop
Oakland County Parks also seeks volunteers for one-day opportunities.
Volunteers are needed for The Great Marshmallow Drop when a helicopter will drop 15,000 marshmallows from the sky at a fun-filled community event.
This is a great one-day opportunity for students to earn service hours, or for groups to volunteer!
Oakland County Parks will host the event from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Friday, March 29 at Catalpa Oaks County Park, located at 27705 Greenfield Road, Southfield.
Email volunteer@oakgov.com or call 248-975-9717 to volunteer.
Oakland County Parks posts current jobs
Job opportunities are available at OCP’s campgrounds, aquatic facilities, golf courses and parks within the next few months.
Individuals ages 16 and older (no experience required) can join the Aquatics team, with hands-on training to support applicant success in one of these entry-level roles:
- Parks attendant, $13.66/hour
- Parks seasonal laborer, $13.66/hour
- Lifeguard, $16.61/hour, with new lifeguards receiving a $300 bonus. Employment is contingent upon passing the International Lifeguard Training Program, which includes a three-part exam
- Park worker, $15.06/hour, for those ages 18 and older with a valid driver’s license
Recreation Programs & Services staff work outside, supporting community events:
- Recreation Attendant, $13.66/hour. Individuals ages 16 and older will assist recreation staff with set up and operation of mobile recreation equipment, program materials and special events
- Recreation Worker, $15.06/hour. Individuals ages 18 and older with a valid driver’s license will transport mobile recreation equipment to recreational programs and special events throughout Oakland County and supervise activities.
The Benefits to Parks Employment
There are perks to Parks employment! Oakland County Parks provides all employees:
- Flexible work schedules
- A team-oriented, outdoor work environment
- Training that builds confidence and prepares employees to experience new and different work opportunities
- Annual Vehicle Permits and a limited number of parks access permits to enjoy a day at the ORV park, wave pool entry, campsite fees and rounds of golf.
Learn more about jobs and volunteer opportunities at OaklandCountyParks.com.
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