Jobs at IDPR

Do What You Love, Love What You Do

The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is an organization of dedicated and extraordinary people; people who are building parks and providing recreational opportunities that make the incredible quality of life we enjoy in Idaho and where the spirit and beauty of Idaho is preserved and available to all.

How to Apply

Applying for a job with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is easy. The Idaho Department of Human Resources allows you to apply online or download the application and exam from the DHR website and mail the information to us at:

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

Human Resources

P O Box 83720

Boise, ID 83720-0065

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Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, contact the Division of Human Resources at 1-208-334-2263.

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Become a seasonal employee!

Why spend the summer indoors when you can work outside in a beautiful state park? Idaho State Parks offers a variety of seasonal employment opportunities. What kinds of work do seasonal employees perform?

Building and ground maintenance
Public Relations
Retail
Clerical
Interpretive
Resource management
Marine assistance

Volunteer!

Spread your wings in some of the Idaho’s most spectacular places! Volunteer at an Idaho State Park with an old growth forest, a trout-filled stream or a pristine mountain lake. How about helping maintain trails, teach boating safety, or work at a visitor center? As part of our team, volunteers provide essential services with a personal touch. You can make visitors’ experiences more enjoyable and complete. Your volunteer efforts help preserve Idaho’s natural treasures for generations to come.