Ticket Booth Clerk (Clerical Assistant 1) (Seasonal) - Little Buffalo State Park

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📍 West End, Dauphin County, PA 📅 Posted today ⏰ Expires Jun 22, 2026
🌲 Park & Recreation Seasonal
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Job Description

THE POSITION Become a valued part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as a Ticket Booth Clerk and greet visitors at Little Buffalo State Park swimming pool with confidence and care. This position gives you the chance to help guests enjoy their time while keeping daily operations running well. You will grow useful communication and service skills in a lively setting. Take pride in supporting a park that families rely on for fun and relaxation. DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this posi…

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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.