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Now Hiring: Park Aide (Bothe-Napa Valley State Park & Bale Grist Mill)

May 18, 2022

Now Hiring

Join an Amazing Team at Scenic Bothe-Napa Valley State Park/Bale Grist Mill SHP

Do you love the outdoors, enjoy learning and interpreting history, and love the water?

Join the Napa Open Space District’s team for the 2022 season and beyond.

“We’re looking for enthusiastic team players who love being outdoors, attention for visitor safety, and are committed to customer service.”

– Park Steward Jason Jordan


The Napa Open Space District is hiring a Park Aide to work at the Bothe Napa Valley State Park and the Bale Grist Mill SHP starting in May. We’re still looking for one more Park Aide to work in park maintenance and/or lifeguard for the summer.

Park Aides help with maintenance and operation of the park as well as lifeguarding at our popular community pool during the summer months. This position is seasonal through summer, but there is opportunity for ongoing work.

Pay ranges from $14.10 to $17.14 per hour depending on experience. Anyone 16 years or older as of May 1, 2022 can apply. The District will provide paid lifeguard training and certification for those selected for Park Aide. Lifeguard training attendance may be required for this position.

APPLICATION PERIOD: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Check out the job descriptions (below) and complete the job application (also below) and email it to info@ncrposd.org. For more information about either position, contact the Park Steward at 707-299-2171 or jjordan@ncrposd.org

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