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Do Something Different This Summer - Hiring Event
Where
Program Location: Discovery Center
Main Park Address: Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.
When
May 2, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Do Something Different This Summer!
Be a Ranger at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
We’re hiring for a variety of seasonal positions, including:
• Beach Maintenance Ranger
• Beach Ranger
• Contact Ranger
• Food Service Ranger
• Maintenance Ranger
• Food Service Assistant Manager
• Food Service Supervisor
• Chief Beach Ranger
Enjoy working in nature while helping protect one of Virginia’s most beautiful state parks.
Join us for our hiring event on Saturday, May 2, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 p.m.
You can complete an application and interview with park staff on the spot.
Free snacks!
contact lisa.whalen@dcr.virginia.gov with questions
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Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: No.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov
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