Trap Pond State Park Multiple Positions
DNREC/Division of Natural Resources
- Agency: DNREC/Division of Natural Resources
- Location: Laurel, DE
- Salary: $18.00/hour
- Type: full-time
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-01-06
Job Description
Trap Pond was once the site of a large freshwater wetland and still hosts the country's northernmost natural stand of baldcypress trees. The pond was created in the late 1700s to power a sawmill used in harvesting the baldcypress.
Click here to learn more about Trap Pond State Park.
Trap Pond was once the site of a large freshwater wetland and still hosts the country's northernmost natural stand of baldcypress trees. The pond was created in the late 1700s to power a sawmill used in harvesting the baldcypress.
Click here to learn more about Trap Pond State Park.
A variety of seasonal Positions are available at Trap Pond State Park:
Campground Supervisor: ($18.00) - responsible for overseeing all aspects of the campground at Trap Pond State Park to include hiring, scheduling, retail management, end of day financial reports, reconciling revenue reports, reporting to park managers and maintenance, assisting employees and visitors, and maintaining safe environment in the campground. The Campground Supervisor will report to the Park Administrators.
Special Events Coordinator: ($18.50)- responsible for booking and facilitating rentals, events, and programs through the Baldcypress Nature Center and day use areas at Trap Pond State Park.
Duties may vary for each facility. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled.
A variety of seasonal Positions are available at Trap Pond State Park:
Campground Supervisor: ($18.00) - responsible for overseeing all aspects of the campground at Trap Pond State Park to include hiring, scheduling, retail management, end of day financial reports, reconciling revenue reports, reporting to park managers and maintenance, assisting employees and visitors, and maintaining safe environment in the campground. The Campground Supervisor will report to the Park Administrators.
Special Events Coordinator: ($18.50)- responsible for booking and facilitating rentals, events, and programs through the Baldcypress Nature Center and day use areas at Trap Pond State Park.
Duties may vary for each facility. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled.
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
May develop and facilitate educational programs for schools and special events.
Manages and oversees the Campground Store, including but not limited to keeping an inventory, ordering supplies, and handling sales.
Coordinates with vendors, staff and volunteers to meet the needs of campground residents.
Provides customer services by explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
Supervises and supports the campground registrar booth.
Works with Volunteer Coordinator to oversee Camp Hosts and makes sure they complete their daily tasks.
Updates the Park Manager and Maintenance Supervisor of all issues that occur in the campground.
Inspects campground sites and routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance and reports issues to Park Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
Provide excellent customer service and park information to visitors.
Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
May develop and facilitate educational programs for schools and special events.
Manages and oversees the Campground Store, including but not limited to keeping an inventory, ordering supplies, and handling sales.
Coordinates with vendors, staff and volunteers to meet the needs of campground residents.
Provides customer services by explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
Supervises and supports the campground registrar booth.
Works with Volunteer Coordinator to oversee Camp Hosts and makes sure they complete their daily tasks.
Updates the Park Manager and Maintenance Supervisor of all issues that occur in the campground.
Inspects campground sites and routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance and reports issues to Park Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
Provide excellent customer service and park information to visitors.
Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Other duties as assigned.