Seasonal Park Ranger Program Coordinator

Department

Department of Environmental Management

Division

Environmental Services

Salary

$24.00 - $24.00

Job Profile

JC-09340068-99 - Seasonal Park Ranger Program Coordinator (Non-Union Executive Branch)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

2026 Department of Environmental Management (DEM) SEASONAL PROGRAM

The State annually employs qualified responsible individuals in a variety of positions with the State's Parks, Beaches, Research Programs, and Administrative Offices during a specific limited period. Applicants will be considered for open seasonal positions based on their qualifications, availability, and willingness to travel to the assigned location(s).

Opening Date

February 12, 2026

Closing Date

November 19, 2026

Job Requisition Number

JR101115 SEASONAL PARK RANGER PROGRAM COORDINATOR (Evergreen) (Open)

Pay Grade

C40221 H

Classification

Seasonal Park Ranger Program Coordinator

Class Definition

Class Definition

The State is accepting online applications for available Seasonal Park Ranger Program Coordinator positions.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

The Program Coordinator assists in the administration of the Seasonal Park Ranger Program. This position will function as the head Park Ranger and will assist with the coordination and implementation of training policies and directives. This position will train other Park Rangers on the Division's report writing guidelines, voluntary compliance standards, monitoring tactics, and park visitor interaction guidelines. This position will also ensure all Park Rangers are aware of safe vehicle operations and traffic management strategies.

Required Qualifications for Appointment

Previous law enforcement, Park Ranger supervisory experience, or criminal justice education is preferred.

Candidates must possess a valid RI Driver's License and be available to work nights and weekends as needed.

State Parks experience high visitation during peak periods such as weekends and holidays, therefore weekend and holiday shifts are expected.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Supplemental Information

No job summary available

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.