Seasonal Property Worker - Pokagon State Park

Seasonal Property Worker - Pokagon State Park

Date Posted:
Feb 2, 2026

Requisition

Location:

Angola, IN, US, 46703

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you ll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you ll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Pokagon State Park is named to acknowledge the rich Native American heritage of the state and region. Leopold and Simon Pokagon, father and son, were notable leaders of the Potawatomi. Pokagon means “something used to shield,” a fitting attribute of two leaders who championed for Native-American rights. The park is framed by Lake James and Snow Lake which offer opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing, and scenic sunsets.

Pokagon is also a favorite winter destination for cross-country skiing, sledding, twin-track tobogganing, ice fishing, and a twin-track toboggan run.

The hourly wage for seasonal positions varies, starting at $12.25/hour.

The Seasonal Property Workers provide friendly customer service, while ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of areas used by the general public. Seasonal Property Worker positions and their essential functions are as follows:

• Attendants
  :
  Provides quality customer service at assigned property station. The main responsibilities of this position the collection of revenue from fees and permits, and cash/credit card handling duties.
• Concessions
  :
  Provides quality customer service at concession stands, beach houses, or other locations as needed. This includes the sale of location specific items (firewood, food, rentals, etc.), handling cash/credit payments, collection of fees & permits, and inventory reporting.
• Housekeepers
  :
  Works to maintain and clean property buildings, grounds, and facilities. Duties include regular deep cleaning of restrooms, showers, and other property buildings.
• Laborers
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  Works to maintain and repair property buildings, grounds, and facilities. Laborers perform various duties based on property needs. Possible duties may include landscaping, mowing, firewood processing, structure maintenance, sign creation, trail upkeep, carpentry, and plumbing, based on property needs.
• Office Assistants
  :
  
  Answers inquiries about the property and provide quality customer service to the park visitors. This position also assists property management with operations and administrative functions.
• Clerks
  :
  Performs a wide variety of tasks to support property staff. Duties may include inventory, stocking, reporting, budgeting, and assisting with other administrative duties.
• Security Officers
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  Monitors the activities of visitors and report problems to property management or other authorities. Security Officers patrol the property and enforce regulations in a courteous, but firm manner. This role provides security to facilities, construction sites, and logging operations as needed, including late-night visits to areas prone to vandalism, disturbances, and illegal activities.
• DOC Crew Supervisors
  :
  Monitors the activities of individuals that are a part of the Department of Corrections work release crew and participate in labor duties as needed. The supervisor also provides transportation for the crew.
• Shooting Range Officers (Brookville Lake Only):
  Monitors the activities of visitors using the shooting range while providing quality customer service and education on safe gun handling. This role will enforce shooting range standard operating procedures and provide basic maintenance to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• This role should expect to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Individuals may be required to wear a DNR-provided uniform.
• Individuals may be required to travel to different properties.
• Individuals may experience working in potentially inclement weather.
• Individuals may experience working with DOC work release crews.
• Individuals may be required to have a valid driver  license.
• Individuals may perform duties in a variety of different environments, including an office environment, field environment, rugged terrain, and various adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.).
• Individuals may work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment (e.g. tractors, disks, mowers, planters, etc.).

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month…