State Park Ranger

USA: | Parks and Recreation | Full Time

22.10 - 22.10 USD per hour

Posted 7 days ago | Apply before September 17, 2026

NOTE:

All applicants must apply by 11:59 PM MST on the closing date.

The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a dedicated Park Ranger to serve at Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park. This position offers a dynamic blend of cultural interpretation, public engagement, natural resource protection, and visitor compliance at one of North Idaho’s most historically significant parks.

Coeur d’ Alene's Old Mission State Park in Cataldo features the Sacred Heart Mission, Idaho’s oldest standing building, constructed between 1850 and 1853 through a partnership between the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Jesuit missionaries. The park also includes a restored Parish House, a historic cemetery, and the nationally recognized “Sacred Encounters” exhibit inside the visitor center. Rangers at this site help protect these culturally significant resources while also supporting educational programming and providing positive visitor experiences.

While this position offers variety and public interaction, it places a consistent focus on respectful enforcement. Rangers are expected to patrol park grounds, educate visitors about park rules, issue warnings when appropriate, and coordinate with partner agencies as needed. A professional and courteous approach to compliance is essential, especially in high-use areas where positive interactions can make a lasting impact.

The role also includes diverse operational responsibilities such as basic facility and grounds maintenance, assisting with special events and interpretive programs, supervising seasonal staff and volunteers, and handling administrative tasks like fee collection and record keeping. Experience in cultural or natural resource protection, customer service, light trades work, or outdoor education is highly valued. A working knowledge of park rule enforcement and conflict resolution will support success in this role.

To learn more about this position & housing opportunity, please contact:
Assistant Park Manager, Rikki Walcker

1. Visitor Services and Resource Protection.

• Provides information to visitors and the public regarding park history and geology, plants, and animals.
• Develops and presents interpretive and environmental awareness programs for park visitors, school groups, and organizations.
• Performs research for programs and displays
• Informs visitors of pertinent regulations of the Department as well as other partner organizations such as the Department of Fish and Game, and Department of Lands.
• Collects fees.
• Ensures compliance with outdoor recreation program and park rules and regulations.
• Works with local enforcement agencies.
• Patrols park to protect and preserve park resources from vandalism and abuse.
• Promotes public safety.
• Serves as liaison between the park and other enforcement agencies.
• Administers first aid, organizes, markets, and implements special events.

2. Administrative.

• Works with other park staff to hire, train, schedule, and supervise volunteers & seasonal staff.
• Prepares and maintains reports, expense transmittals, records, logs, and inventories.
• Purchases supplies and materials.
• Prepares research reports and procedure manuals.
• May represent the department at meetings with the public, user, and/or special interest groups and partner agencies.

3. Park Maintenance.

• Maintains park facilities and grounds to ensure resource preservation and visitor safety.
• Performs a variety of basic craft activities including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry.
• Operates and repairs vehicles, trucks, mowers,…