RI DEM Launches Recruitment Drive to Staff State Beaches, Parks & Campgrounds This Summer

RI DEM Launches Recruitment Drive to Staff State Beaches, Parks & Campgrounds This Summer

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is launching a recruitment drive to staff its state parks, beaches, and campgrounds for the summer of 2020.

The DEM is seeking lifeguards, park rangers and other positions.

“DEM is committed to providing clean and safe outdoor recreation venues where families and friends can share special times. We encourage teens, senior citizens, retired military personnel, and others interested in working with us this summer to apply for these seasonal positions,” said DEM Director Janet Coit.

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RI DEM Seeking Staff

DEM is recruiting qualified lifeguards at beaches, parks, and campgrounds.

Full-time lifeguard positions are available at all state swimming areas, including saltwater beaches such as Roger Wheeler and Scarborough, non-surf beaches such as Goddard, and freshwater beaches such as Burlingame Campground and Lincoln Woods State Park.

Flexible, 20-hour workweeks are available for lifeguard positions at our busiest swimming areas.

Hourly rates for lifeguards were raised in 2019 and range from $13.25 to $16.25 an hour, based on location and position level.

All lifeguard candidates must have successfully completed courses and hold valid cards in lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR including infant, child, and adult.

DEM also is seeking park rangers and facilities attendants to work at recreational sites across the state.

Applicants for facilities attendant and park ranger I must be 16 years of age or older, and applicants to park ranger positions at levels II and III must be 18 years of age or older.