Part-time Seasonal Store Associate - Independence Nat'l Park

📍 William Penn Annex East, Philadelphia County, PA 📅 Posted 7 days ago ✓ Verified 2 days ago ⏰ Expires Jul 14, 2026
🏨 Resort & Hospitality Seasonal
Verified listing from Eastern National via Adzuna
Posted 7 days ago · Last verified Jun 19, 2026

Job Description

Be a part of something remarkable as a part-time seasonal Store Associate at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, PA! Season runs until mid-September. What We Do America’s National Parks is a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), operating stores at over 175 national park sites. But we’re more than a retailer. Our purpose is to educate the public about the history, landscapes, and cultures that have shaped America. We do this through the products we make and th…

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Work camping in Pennsylvania — common questions

What's the typical work-camping season in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania work-camping runs April through November with two distinct peaks. Summer (June-August) is busy across the system. Fall foliage in the Poconos, Laurel Highlands, and northern PA (early-to-mid October) brings a strong second peak. Pennsylvania's 124 state parks and 2.2 million acres of state forest mean there's geographic variety from Lake Erie down to the southern border.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Pennsylvania?
Pay rates for Pennsylvania work-camping positions cluster between $17.99/hour and $32.00/hour for most positions, based on listings currently in our database. Camp host roles that include a free RV site typically pay at the lower end. Maintenance, front-desk lead, and activities-coordinator positions pay at the higher end. Some volunteer state-park host positions trade work hours for a free full-hookup site instead of a paycheck — the site itself is often worth $600-$1,500/month in equivalent value.
Do Pennsylvania campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Pennsylvania DCNR host sites are within the campground at the assigned park. Site quality varies — the larger destination parks (Cook Forest, Ricketts Glen, Worlds End) typically have better host site infrastructure. Private campgrounds in the Poconos and Laurel Highlands often include a free or discounted RV site.
Which Pennsylvania state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) launched a new statewide Conservation Volunteer system covering all 124 state parks and 2.2 million acres of state forest land. Hosts serve as live-in volunteers at a state park campground or cabin colony, greeting campers, assisting, and performing light maintenance. Background clearances required (PA Criminal History + PA Child Abuse). Apply through pa.gov/services/dcnr/become-a-dcnr-conservation-volunteer.