Events and Retail Marketing Sales Positions

Introduction

The Division of Parks and Recreation oversees more than 26,000 acres in 17 state parks and the Brandywine Zoo. The Division protects cultural and historic resources, and provides a wide variety of recreational facilities for Delawareans and visitors.

Positions support Delaware State Parks’ Marketing and Retail programs through participation in public‑facing events, promotional activations, and mobile retail operations. These are year‑round, as‑needed positions, with scheduling based on operational and business needs.

• Events and Retail Marketing Lead ($21.00) – Lead coordinator/keyholder for events for sales and marketing with the Division’s Retail Sales Program; works with stakeholders and venues on all event planning and logistics.
• Air Stream Driver ($17.00) – Primary responsibilities include transporting, setting up, and operating Delaware State Parks’ 23‑foot mobile Airstream retail trailer (“Dela‑Wanderer”) at events throughout Delaware and occasionally at regional trade shows or off‑site promotional events.

Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on event schedules and business needs.

• Safely towing and operating a state‑owned 23‑foot Airstream travel trailer and other state vehicles to/from designated event locations.
• Responsible for Delaware State Parks traveling retail store operations (requires travel).
• Assist Marketing and Retail Staff with daily duties as needed.
• Ensure vehicle is stocked with Retail Items, Marketing Material and giveaways, by communicating with Management when stock is low.
• Able to speak publicly in front of groups or audiences.
• PCI Compliance training required.
• Assist with set‑up of technology equipment (cradle points, laptops, printers, credit card devices, antenna, and other peripheral equipment) in the traveling retail trailer.
• Assist with transportation of trailer to/from DMV inspections and maintaining state requirements.
• Set up location, Retail/Marketing Items, Table, Chairs, Banners, etc.
• Clean and maintain RV.
• Ability to lift heavy items and set up RV.
• Demonstrated RV transportation and set‑up experience.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Provide general customer service and park information to visitors.
• Other duties as required.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• Experience with customer service.
• Experience in operating point of sale (POS) systems and handling retail transactions.
• Experience in coordinating events and planning staffing.
• Experience in inventory management and tracking.
• Experience towing or hauling large trailers, campers, or commercial‑style vehicles.

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• Experience in operating point of sale (POS) systems and handling retail transactions.
• Experience towing or hauling large trailers, campers, or commercial‑style vehicles.

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non‑pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H‑1B Visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire’s Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.