Opening date: January 15, 2026
Closing date: When filled
Salary: $16/hr ($17/hr Lead position)
Location: Goblin Valley State Park
Time frame: Seasonal positions approximately March-November
Positions available: 5
Housing: Yes
The Utah Department of Natural Resources, State Parks, has multiple seasonal positions (no benefits) available at Goblin Valley State Park, Utah. These appointments will last from March- November 2026. Housing is provided.
Job Duties
The incumbents in this position will assist in the performance of all park management duties including cleaning and maintaining park restrooms, campsites, trails and other facilities; providing visitor information, customer service, pass sales and gift shop sales at the visitor center; patrolling park grounds and providing rules enforcement; preparing and presenting educational programs; responding to emergency incidents including first aid and search and rescue; performing other duties as assigned.
The Lead position, in addition to all duties listed, will be responsible for managing gift shop operations including placing orders, stocking, maintaining inventory, creating displays and maintaining relationships with vendors.
Job Requirements and Skills
The successful applicant will have a background in park or natural resources management or significant experience with customer service and outdoor recreation.
Preference goes to candidates who hold, or are actively pursuing, a degree in parks management or natural resources management.
Other
Goblin Valley is a very remote site and free housing is provided in the form of 2 bedroom apartments or a camper trailer. Incumbents must be able to work in extreme and adverse weather conditions including heat and storms; lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Applications or Interested applicants may apply by submitting a resume to:
Drew Sprafke, Park Manager
[email protected]
DNR complies with the ADA. Hearing impaired employees who wish further information regarding this announcement may call the DNR TTY number at 801-538-7458. Disabled employees who desire reasonable accommodation in the interview process should contact the DNR Human Resource Office at 385-315-2834.