California State Parks and Recreation

Live the adventure of an exciting career helping preserve the recreational, cultural, historical and natural resources in our state parks. As the largest state park system in the nation, it takes many hands to keep all parks operational and running smoothly. With so many career paths available, you may find the perfect match to your dream career at California State Parks!

We offer opportunities for entry level positions to supervisory and upper management. Whatever your skill level or experience, there are many opportunities to start a rewarding career.

From information technology to interpreters, and from law enforcement to environmental scientists, we have 100s of different classifications to choose from! We also offer seasonal/part-time openings and many more. 

It is a priority to foster an inclusive environment and ensure the workforce is as reflective of California. The Recruitment Team connects the diverse California communities with the many career opportunities available with state parks and continues working to make our 280 state parks a place for everyone!