Date Posted: January 9, 2026

Deadline: January 16, 2026

Organization: Dreher Island State Park

Location: Newberry

City: Prosperity

Website: View Website

Job Type: Full Time

Wages/Salary: $41,664.00 annually

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Requirements:

Associate degree in Park Management or related field with one (1) year of park ranger experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

1) Position requires medium to heavy lifting, walking, and standing on uneven terrain, crawling, and working at heights. Exposure to weather conditions, cleaning agents and other material used in maintaining park facilities and grounds. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
2) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
3) Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.

Job Description:

Dreher Island State Park spans three islands, 348 acres and provides access to 12 miles of Lake Murray shoreline. Visitors will find recreational water activities, nature trails and some of the best striped and large-mouth bass fishing spots, all only 30 miles from Columbia.  It has long been a popular location and launching spot for major, national fishing tournaments.

Job Purpose and Duties:

Under general supervision, assists with overall operation and maintenance of a State Park. Performs diversified duties as governed by general instruction, policies and standard operating procedures of the Department. Assumes the responsibilities of the Park Manager in the absence of higher-level employees.

1) Assists with park administrative duties in accordance with Department guidelines and procedures and planning of long and short-term goals.
2) Collect and account for revenue and produce required reports.
3) Instruct, supervise and perform routine and preventative maintenance on grounds, buildings and equipment to meet established standards.
4) Manages assigned specific operations to include public use areas, retail operations and facilities.
5) Assists in control of inventories of equipment, supplies and retail items by issue, use and counts; completes data reports.
6) Work to accomplish the mission of the Park Service through the core values of Stewardship and Service.
7) Practice and promote teamwork within the park and/or region, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year.

 

Additional Comments
Actual Job Location: Dreher Island State Park

Full-time, 40 hours per week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.


The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours per week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.
Contact Name:
Allison Skinner
Contact Phone Number: 803-734-0861
Contact Email: [email protected]
Application Process:
Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. A State application MUST be submitted electronically through the www.careers.sc.gov website.
Employer Address:

3677 State Park Road
Prosperity, SC 29127
United States

Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.