Employment Opportunities
Work for Friends!Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends) is a nonprofit organization that supports our local California State Parks. Friends employs a variety of park staff, including Visitor Service Aides who greet park visitors at entrance kiosks.
Positions
Staff Accountant
Hourly wage: $26
About the position: This position works closely with the Finance Director to assist Friends in achieving its goal of thriving local parks and beaches available to all by providing accurate and timely financial information, enabling management and the Board to measure the effectiveness of financial strategy, and ensuring that the organization is accomplishing its financial goals in support of the parks.
Senior Visitor Service Aide – New Brighton and Seacliff State Beaches
Hourly wage: $22.10
About the position: This position is a lead entrance station kiosk staff support role at New Brighton and Seacliff State Beaches for the non-profit organization that works in concert with California State Parks to maintain and enhance the state parks in the Santa Cruz District. Friends is looking for individuals who would enjoy working with State Parks staff to ensure the smooth operation of all campground and day-use facilities. The starting pay for this full–time permanent position is $21.40 per hour and includes a comprehensive health care package and other benefits.
Senior Visitor Service Aide – Sunset, Palm and Manresa State Beaches / Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Hourly wage: $22.10
About the Position: This position is a lead entrance station kiosk staff support role at Sunset, Palm and Manresa State Beaches and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park for the non-profit organization that works in concert with California State Parks to maintain and enhance the state parks in the Santa Cruz District. Friends is looking for individuals who would enjoy working with State Parks staff to ensure the smooth operation of all campground and day-use facilities. The starting pay for this full–time permanent position is $21.40 per hour and includes a comprehensive health care package and other benefits.
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Visitor Service Aide
Hourly Wage: $19.70
About the Position: This position is a visitor service/kiosk staff role for the non-profit organization that works in concert with California State Parks to maintain and enhance the state parks in the Santa Cruz District. Friends is looking for individuals who would enjoy working with State Parks Staff in the operations of the campgrounds and day-use areas at our beautiful State Parks.
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