Employment
Information on this page current as of January 03, 2009
All full-time positions in the NJ Section are filled through the NJ State Department of Personnel.
Throughout the year, we rely on part-time and seasonal employees to supplement the work of our full-time staff. These employees are hired directly by the NJ Section, and help staff our concession stands, boat basins, and historic sites; take care of our trail system; assist in administrative and maintenance tasks; staff our entrance booths and provide visitor information; and much more. Many of these jobs are ideal for students or retirees.
Applications for these part-time and/or seasonal positions will be accepted beginning in April 2009:
Area Attendant: Available spring through fall. Staffs entrance booths at park areas; collects parking fees; directs traffic; provides visitor information. Must be able to work weekends and holidays; some weekday work also available. Pay rate: $8/hour. Preference is given to early applicants. For more information or to apply (see below), please contact Operations Supervisor Anthony Taranto: 201 768-1360 ext. 107 / ataranto "at" njpalisades.org.
Operations Crew: Available spring through fall. 40 hours a week Saturday through Tuesday. Pay rate: $10/hour. Directing traffic in picnic areas and collecting recycling throughout the park are some of the responsibilities. Will be working closely with Operations Supervisor. Must have valid driver's license and some knowledge of the park. For more information or to apply (see below), please contact Operations Supervisor Anthony Taranto: 201 768-1360 ext. 107 / ataranto "at" njpalisades.org.
Trail Crew: Available spring through fall. Maintains hiking trails in the park. Monday through Friday. Pay rate: $10/hour. Must have valid driver's license. (Note that this is a physically demanding job.) Preference is given to early applicants and applicants familiar with trail system. For more information or to apply (see below), please contact Trail Crew Supervisor Christina Fehre: 201 768-1360 ext. 107 / cfehre "at" njpalisades.org.
To expedite the part-time and seasonal application process, it is possible to download an application (.pdf format) from this page:
Print out, fill in, and sign the application.
Mail the completed and signed application to Palisades Interstate Park, P.O. Box 155, Alpine, NJ 07620, attn: contact person (listed with job description above), or fax it to 201 767-3842, attn: contact person (listed with job description above).