Angeles District’s Kid’s Career Day

Leo Carrillo State Park 35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA

Angeles District's "Kid's Career Day" will highlight our Ranger staff and show Kids what it's like to be a Peace Officer, Lifeguard Peace Officer, and overall protector of our Natural Spaces within the California State Parks system! This event will be held at Leo Carrillo and will include fun, games, demonstrations, and overall participation from …

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Palomar Mountain State Park Kids Career Day

Palomar Mountain State Park Doane Pond Day Use 19952 State Park Drive, Palomar Mountain, CA

Set up a canopy and tables at Doane Pond for several hours that day and have ready tons of information about the different kinds of careers that are available at State Parks.

Free

Hearst Castle Careers

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Join us for a live virtual event as we talk with the professionals at Hearst Castle and explore the many exciting career paths offered. Hear their stories and learn about the ways that each person helps to preserve, protect, and share this California treasure. Join us live on YouTube

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My Fun Future in the Outdoors! Cardiff (Seaside) State Beach

Cardiff (Seaside) State Beach (Tower 10) 355 S Coast Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA

Do you like to explore nature and protect all its creatures? Do you enjoy using your imagination to build and preserve special places? Or maybe your dream job is to be a modern-day hero? Well, you’re in luck because California State Parks has careers in all these specialties! Join us at Cardiff (Seaside) State Beach …

Natural Resources Volunteer Day at Pt. Lobos SNR

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve 62 CA-1, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

Come see what land restoration work is all about! Join us for a morning protecting habitat at beautiful Point Lobos SNR. Help support our ongoing weed management and restoration projects by pulling invasive plants. Please inquire at the entrance kiosk for exact meeting location. Bring water and wear close-toed shoes. Registration is required. Email volunteer.monterey@parks.ca.gov …

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Jr. Ranger Career Day

Refugio State Beach 10 Refugio Beach Rd, Goleta, CA

Calling all Junior Rangers: come and join the fun! Visit a variety of hands-on exploration stations in the park. Meet our rangers, lifeguards, interpreters, and maintenance staff. Find out what their role is in our parks.

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California State Parks Staff Activity Booth

Day Use Parking Lot #4 at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 26 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1, Big Sur, CA

Meet State Parks staff and Learn about the many different career area within California State Parks at this drop-in program.Type: In-person program Group size maximum: None Cost: $10/vehicle entry fee

$10.00

Junior Ranger Program

Doheny State Beach Campfire Center 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA

Join Junior Rangers with Park Naturalist Vicki; meet in the Campfire Center

Free

State Park Careers: State Park Lifeguard

San Clemente State Beach Picnic Bowl 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA

Presentation by California State Park lifeguard about parks careers.

Free

Meet a State Park Interpreter at Point Lobos!

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve 62 CA-1, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

As part of California State Parks "Parks Week," join Interpreter Alec at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve for Kids Career Day. We'll have a Q&A session about how to be a California State Park Interpreter while streaming live from a kayak in Whalers Cove at Point Lobos!Type: Virtual Program Group size maximum: 500 Cost: Free …

Virtual Career Day

Online

Ever wonder what it is like to work for California State Parks? Well, join us on Facebook Live and find out! Meet the staff of Millerton Lake State Recreation Area and hear their stories on; what they do from day to day, why they started their careers with California State Park and more. Tune in, …

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Junior Ranger Program

Bothe- Napa Valley State Park 3801 St Helena Highway N., Calistoga

Join Napa Open Space District Naturalist for a led hike and Junior Ranger program along Ritchey Creek in Bothe- Napa Valley State Park. The program involves creek exploration, plant and animal identification, and history of the area. The program will also include a short discussion on different careers in the Parks and Natural Resource Management …

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Junior Archaeology and Junior Geology at Bodie State Historic Park

Bodie State Historic Park Highway 270, Bridgeport, CA

Learn some basic archaeological and mining geological concepts through fun activities and explorations with park staff and volunteers. Meeting location: in front of the Red Barn at Bodie SHP (12515 Bodie Road, Bridgeport, CA) Activity: standing educational activity Meeting time: continuous from 11am-3pm Event length: variable, but at least 15 minutes Activity descriptions: Max capacity: …

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Children’s Career Fair

Calaveras Big Trees - Campfire Center 1170 CA-4, Arnold, CA

Meet California State Parks staff, interns, and volunteers and listen to stories about working in California State Parks. Explore real-world skills and create memories through hand-on activities. This fair is open to all ages but focuses on engaging children.

Free

Oceano Dunes’ Kids Career Day

Grand Ave Parking Lot Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA

Displays, equipment, interactive exhibits, handouts, multi-classification attendance.

Free

‘Live the Parks Life’ State Park Careers, Seasonal Jobs, and Interpretive Careers

Online

‘Live the Parks Life’ with State Park Interpreter John! Learn about the wide variety of jobs in California State Parks. Participants will find out about seasonal positions and how to apply at a park near you. We will discuss the role that interpreters play in the park system and exams for permanent employment for those …

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Parks Careers: How Environmental Scientists Steward Natural Resources in Bay Area District Parks

Online

This webinar will introduce young people to the many fun and interesting ways that State Park Environmental Scientists take care of the natural resources in the Bay Area District of State Parks. From endangered species conservation, to tree inspections, to forest and fire management and more, participants will get a glimpse of what a natural …

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