How to Be a State Park Camp HostIn Feburary 2016 29,

In Feburary 2016 29,
Visit the websites of the agencies that run state parks in the states you'd like to work in and review the information about each individual park. Different parks will likely have different needs. For example, some parks may require that hosts have knowledge of local flora and fauna, so having a background in ecology or ornithology would help. Other sites might require hosts to maintain the park, in which case a background in carpentry or landscaping would work well.
How to Apply
When you find parks that fit your skill set, send in your application by the required date. Include personal or professional information that might make you a more desirable candidate, such as experience cleaning and maintaining bathhouses. For summer positions, there may be a winter or early spring deadline or recommended application time frame. Also, call or email the state park ranger responsible for the park -- information you can find on the state park website -- to introduce yourself. Some parks systems fill positions on a first-come, first-serve basis, but for the ones with a vetting process, that personal contact might help you seal the deal.
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