Jobs at James River State Park
104 Green Hill Dr.
Gladstone, VA 24553
Phone: 434-933-4355
Email: JamesRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
Current job openings
Seasonal and part-time positions
Our seasonal jobs are a great place to start if you're interested in a career in the parks. Maintenance jobs, customer service positions, and lifeguard positions are just a few examples of these jobs. In each case, you will get a taste of what a state park is like to work in.
- Contact Ranger - Open Until Filled
- Housekeeping Ranger - Open Until Filled
- Interpretive Assistant - Open Until Filled
- Interpretive River Guide - Open Until Filled
- Maintenance Ranger - Open Until Filled
- Volunteer Coordinator - Open Until Filled
Full time positions
- No current Openings
About James River State Park
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the park features rolling grasslands, quiet forests and beautiful views, as well as 3 miles of shoreline along the James River.
Visitors can hike, bike, canoe, kayak, fish or tent camp on the banks of the historic river. Facilities include cabins; a visitor center with a nature center, museum and gift shop; natural and traditional playgrounds; picnic shelters; multi-use trails; boat launches; and water/electric, primitive and equestrian campgrounds. The park also has a universally accessible fishing pier and a .25-mile-long wheelchair-accessible trail around Green Hill Pond.
The park is also great for viewing the annual James River Batteau Festival. A replica of one of these unusual boats is on display at the visitor center.
James River received the International Dark Sky Park designation in 2019 and is an ideal location for stargazing. Park staff conduct twice-monthly observation sessions between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and monthly sessions during the remainder of the year (September – May). Contact the park for more information on star-watching opportunities.
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