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The Trust hires a number of seasonal full-time and part-time staff for programs and projects throughout the year. See descriptions below for approximate timeframes for position advertisement and hiring.
Full-time/Regular Positions
Click on the title(s) below to see the full position description for each listing. All applicants are required to submit a completed job application in addition to any other materials outlined in the job description of the position(s) for which they are applying. Upon receiving a conditional offer, the applicant will be required to submit a DMV driver record report, which can be downloaded for a small fee HERE.
Part-time/Full-time Seasonal Positions
Click on the title(s) below to see the full position description for each listing. All applicants are required to submit a completed job application in addition to any other materials outlined in the job description of the position(s) for which they are applying. Upon receiving a conditional offer, the applicant will be required to submit a DMV driver record report, which can be downloaded for a small fee HERE.
Park Hosts are responsible for facilitating public outdoor recreation at Sycamore Island and Ball Ranch by providing visitor information and assisting with park maintenance. Click on the position title to download a position description. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and completed application to bhill@riverparkway.org. This position is open until filled.
River Guides are responsible for leading canoe and kayak tours that connect the public with the natural and cultural history of the San Joaquin River. River Guides are part of a supportive team that includes fellow guides, volunteers, and staff. Click on the position title to download a position description. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application to cdamian@riverparkway.org. This position is open until May 9th, 2025.
River Camp 2025 Leadership Team
The River Parkway Trust will be hiring Academy Directors for two River Camp Academy Programs. The River Camp Academy Director is responsible for directing 1st- 6th grade STEM based River Camp programs for participating Unified School Districts, managing River Camp Academy Staff, and overseeing the day-to-day program activities at camp. The River Camp Academy Director will participate in monthly Leadership Team meetings to prepare for the camp season from February-May, will assist with interviewing staff in March and April, will participate in and lead portions of the 65-hour staff training in late May or early June, will oversee camp sessions in June and July, will participate in site clean ups, and will attend an end of season Leadership Team meeting in August. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application to kincaid@riverparkway.org. Position open until filled; final applications due by February 21st, 2025.
River Camp 2025 Staff Positions
RIVER CAMP STAFF POSITIONS WILL BE LIVE FEBRUARY 24TH, 2025.
For more information on the River Camp 2025 programs and positions, please view the River Camp Pre-Application Guide.
To apply to work at River Camp 2025, new staff are to complete the interest form (linked here) and will then potentially be invited to complete the application packet and submit it to kkincaid@riverparkway.org. Return staff applicants submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application to kkincaid@riverparkway.org.
Support Counselors are responsible for providing 1:1,1:2, or 1:3 supports as needed for campers with disabilities. Individuals in this position are expected to maintain constant vigilance with their assigned camper for the week and are expected to accompany their camper(s) in pursuing their interests at camp. The Support Counselor position is full-time (8 hours/day; 40 hours/week) from mid-June through early August. Support Counselor’s schedules are dependent on inclusion camper participation and registration, therefore full-time work over the 7-week camp season is not guaranteed. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application to awagner@riverparkway.org. Position open until filled.