Careers at LGSP

Careers at LGSP

Looking for a great place to work?

Lake Guntersville State Park is taking applications for energetic people who enjoy working with the public in an indoor & outdoor setting. Working for Lake Guntersville State Park involves weekend and holiday work and can is very rewarding for someone who enjoys providing guests with gracious hospitality in a fun environment.


 

Maintenance - Housekeeping - Servers - Bartenders - Hostess - Dishwashers - Line Cooks - Front Desk - Reservationists - Banquet - Store Clerks - Landscaping 

  • Rate of pay is determined by the type work performed
  • Hourly employment is seasonal and includes a 2 month lay-off
  • Hourly employees have the opportunity to apply for full time positions when available.
  • Perks include 50% overnight fee's and other discounts at all other State Parks
  • Facility use at the park 

Click here for application:

The Lodge

Jamie.Allen@dcnr.alabama.gov 


Attention: Jamie Allen 

1155 Lodge Drive 

Guntersville, Al 35976

The Park Office 

Heather McCann@dcnr.alabama.gov 


Attention: Heather McCann

1157 Lodge Drive 

Guntersville, Al 35976 

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in its hiring or employment practices nor in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities.



Volunteering opportunities 

Alabama's State Parks Need You!

While park staff performs many of the daily tasks and duties it takes to operate, volunteers are vital to Alabama’s state parks. The Volunteer In Parks (VIP) program was created to allow individuals or groups to make a difference at their favorite park. VIP participants make a positive impact year-round in each of the state’s 22 parks.

The beauty of Alabama and the diversity of its cultural and natural resources has attracted millions of visitors to Alabama’s State Parks.  People come to relax, explore, and appreciate a little corner of the world specifically made for them.Through this volunteer program, we expect to be able to extend these benefits to many more guests and to enrich their visit with better services and facilities.The primary purpose of the program is to provide knowledgeable, responsible, and available volunteers to assist in visitor services and interpretive education; and also to enhance the recreational experience of others by maintaining or improving the grounds and facilities that they use.

Alabama State Park VIP (Volunteers in Parks)           

There are four ways you can show your support r Lake Guntersville State Park  

1. PART-TIME VOLUNTEERS (Scheduled around your time)

Part-time volunteers work in one of our facilities assisting our staff.  Tasks may include: providing information and directions, taking campground & lodging reservations, answering the phone, helping with events, programs & hikes, trail maintenance, landscaping duties, or light housekeeping.

2. CAMP HOSTS (One Month at a time) *When an Opening is Available

Volunteer Camp Hosts act as our campground ambassadors. Camp Hosts receive a full hookup campsite in exchange for 20 + hours of service each week.Some duties may include: campground occupancy checks, light maintenance & cleaning, making copies, helping with events & programs, providing information & directions and assisting park staff in the Lodge, Country Store, Nature Center, or CCC Museum. Duties can vary.

 3. WORK CAMPERS (1 to 3 months at a time) *When an Opening is Available

Volunteer Work Campers receive a full hookup campsite in exchange for 20 + hours of service each week. A position will typically range from 1 to 3 months at a time. Some duties may include:  maintenance & cleaning, painting, mowing, weed-eating, landscaping, monitoring trails, picking up trash, pressure washing, etc. Duties can vary.

4. SPECIAL PROJECTS (Scheduled Around Your Time)

Lake Guntersville State Park  State Park has over 30 miles of trails.  Year-round maintenance is necessary to keep the trails in good condition.  Some projects may include:  keeping trails marked & legible, clearing new trails, repairing footbridges, erosion control, or brush trimming. Other projects could involve carpentry and other special skills to help make Lake Guntersville State Park  State Park the best it can be.

  • Special Discounts Available to VIP Participants
  • To request a volunteer handbook or more information
  • Get started by downloading an application

please email heather.mccann@dcnr.alabama.gov or give us a call at 256-571-5444

 

Download VIP application here: *Please indicate which project you are interested in, on another sheet if needed.

At Alabama State Parks, we work as a team.  Our goal is to provide our guest with the best in accommodations and facilities.  Adding to that, our staff made up of folks who are friendly and know a lot about our park's and we feel we have a combination that will ensure each of our visitors a comfortable and pleasant experience