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Whether you’re an archeologist, natural resource specialist, business analyst or aspiring park ranger, we have opportunities for you.
Current Openings

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) manages some of the most beautiful landscapes, treasured historical sites and popular recreation destinations in the country.

You might be surprised to learn that OPRD also manages grants, waterways, trails, Oregon’s ATV Program and the State Historical Preservation Office.

So whether you’re an archeologist, natural resource specialist, business analyst or aspiring park ranger, we have opportunities for you. And if you’re looking for an epic summer job, we have that too. Your office could include views of the Columbia River Gorge, the Oregon Coast or the high desert.

  • Explore our current openings
  • Check out our openings now to see upcoming seasonal opportunities and call your local park to learn about our student worker program

OPRD Welcome Statement

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) recognizes that Oregon’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces, and are welcome to all. OPRD is committed to valuing and serving everyone and actively working to provide safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. OPRD will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination, or intimidation in any form.

Additional help

If this is the first time you are applying to a state job, you will need to create an account and select a username and password. After your account has been established, this application can be saved and used to apply for more than one job opening.

Oregon Job Opportunities site offers tutorials on how to get started.

This webpage is available in alternative format upon request. Email Helena Kesch at Helena.Kesch@oprd.oregon.gov