Part Time Park Ranger Jobs in North Carolina (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $16.83 - $25.25 Hourly
Location : Waxhaw, NC
Job Type: Non-Benefited Part-Time Seasonal
Job Number: 613504
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:00 PM Eastern
General Statement
The Park Attendant - Seasonal, under general supervision, operates one of the following activity stations or cash register stations: Rowboats and Canoes, Miniature Golf, Day Use Area Gate House and/or FCA Gate House, and/or Pedal Boat Dock. Employee must use considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
Essential Functions
Operates one of the following activity stations or cash register stations as assigned: Rowboats and Canoes, Miniature Golf, Day Use Area GateHouse and/or FCA Gate House, and/or Pedal Boat Dock.
Individual may be required to cross-train in all stations.
Performs light maintenance duties for the park ranger, to include but not limited to, cleaning picnic sites (grills, concrete pad, etc.), picking up trash, assisting in bathhouse cleanups, etc.
Knowledge of park and campground rules.
Knowledge of the geographical layout of the park.
Deals effectively and firmly with the public.
Is able to be a self-starter and work alone to get the job completed.
Speaks to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
Records and delivers information, explains procedures, follows oral and written instructions.
Interacts with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Performs under occasional stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities.
Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, County policy, standards, and prescribed procedures.
Attends work regularly and adheres to County policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of the same.
Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and agencies within the County.
Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and division benefit.
Contributes to maintaining high morale among all division employees.
Interacts effectively with fellow employees, supervisor, professionals, and the general public.
Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the County and various regulatory agencies and to see that the standards are not violated.
Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
Operates small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Operates computers for data entry, word processing and/or accounting purposes.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Additional essential functions based on departmental assignment:
Outdoor Recreation
Assists the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator with planning, coordinating, facilitating, set-up, and clean-up of outdoor recreation programs to include kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, outdoor movies, special events, team building, environmental education classes, volunteer opportunities, summer camps, and other outdoor opportunities.
Helps in the recruit, train, and manage volunteers during recreation programs and events.
Promotes and develops cooperative relationships and provides community outreach to various community groups and outside agencies.
Provides information about services to individuals and groups about the outdoor recreation programs and services available.
Assists with planning and coordinating field trips and summer camp.
Performs housekeeping duties, to include but not limited to, assigned office space, assigned space in operations storage shed, cleaning of vehicle, and general cleaning duties within county parks.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
None Specified.
Licenses or Certifications:
None Specified.
Special Requirements:
This position may be subject to a fingerprint background check. Per ), applicants for a position of employment required to work with children in any capacity will be required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record.
Youth employment certificate if applicable.
Requires varying work hours to include nights, weekends and holidays.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Six (6) months of customer service experience or park experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
None Specified.
Special Requirements:
Youth employment certificate if applicable.
Requires varying work hours to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including cash registers, calculators, snack bar equipment, radios, blowers, computers, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert a moderate amount of force constantly, and up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, to move objects. Moderate work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Moderate Work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
FINANCIAL PROGRAMS
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.
TRUIST
No Overdraft Fees
$100 Negative Balance Buffer
Online and Mobile Banking with Bill Pay
OTHER PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.
AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER
We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees through payroll deduction.
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Do you have past work experience in a Park setting?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever operated a cash register before? Where and how long?
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Are you available weekends and/or holidays?

• Yes
• No

Required Question