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.

• Safely tow and operate 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.
• Speak publicly in front of groups or audiences.
• PCI compliance training required.
• Assist with set‑up of technology equipment (e.g., 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 maintain state requirements.
• Set up location, retail/marketing items, table, chairs, banners, etc.
• Clean and maintain the RV.
• Lift heavy items and set up the RV.
• Demonstrate RV transportation and set‑up experience.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Provide general customer service and park information to visitors.
• Other duties as required.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled).
• Experience with customer service.
• Experience operating point‑of‑sale (POS) systems and handling retail transactions.
• Experience 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).
• Experience operating point‑of‑sale (POS) systems and handling retail transactions.
• Experience towing or hauling large trailers, campers, or commercial‑style vehicles.

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, and gender identity or expression.