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Oregon State Parks to hire over 200 seasonal rangers and assistants for 2025 season

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Oregon – Oregon State Parks has announced plans to hire more than 200 seasonal rangers and ranger assistants for the 2025 season, with hiring beginning this month and continuing through June.

The positions, lasting anywhere from four to nine months, will be posted on a rolling basis, with most employees working between April and September. Some positions may begin as early as this month or extend as late as December.

Seasonal staff play a key role in maintaining park facilities and assisting visitors. Responsibilities include janitorial work, landscape maintenance, visitor education, and general park services to ensure a clean and safe experience for guests.

Salaries start at $19.78 per hour for seasonal assistants and $23.21 for seasonal rangers. Employees receive comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits for themselves and qualifying family members.

The positions also include paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays per year. Student workers, ages 16 and older, start at $19.77 per hour or higher based on experience.

Several top leaders within Oregon State Parks, including all three Region Directors, began their careers as seasonal employees.

“We believe in growing leadership from within. We invest in our staff and provide pathways for advancement whether you’re here for a season or your entire career,” said Oregon State Parks Director Lisa Sumption.

Seasonal staff will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside experienced rangers across the state. The first wave of hiring will focus on positions along the coast, including Washburne and Cape Lookout, as well as the Willamette Valley, the Columbia River Gorge, and Eastern Oregon parks such as Wallowa Lake and Lake Owyhee.

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