The purpose of Linn County is to provide outstanding public service to our community. We strive to be responsive to the needs of our citizens, our unique community, and our fragile environment. If you would like to join us in these efforts and are interested in employment with Linn County, please review the links below. We encourage you to check back often as new employment opportunities may become available.
Current Employment Opportunities as of October 10, 2025:
- Temporary Office Specialist – Duration up to six months with the potential of working into a full-time position. Apply Today!
Camp Host – Currently we do not have any vacancies, however, we do accept application year round.
Linn County Parks Department is seeking enthusiastic people to live in a variety of our parks to help with customer service, general campground work, and park security .
Park hosts live in the parks as a condition of the position and will be provided a full hookup campsite. Camp Hosts perform the following services for the Parks Department:
* Greet visitors, answer questions, receive comments
* Observe park conditions and visitor activities, and contact rangers or law enforcement as needed
* Park hosts are not responsible for enforcing park rules
* Clean litter and debris, empty trash cans, and clean restrooms and other facilities
* Assist with landscaping maintenance, mowing, and pruning
* Assist with campground reservations
* Sell firewood
* Assist with special projects and other miscellaneous duties as needed
Hosts volunteer approximately 20 hours per week. Hosts are able to experience a sense of satisfaction in being involved in community service and being part of a great team. Hosts also take pleasure in living in the forest-park system of Linn County.
Please fill out the Volunteer Camp Host application below, and mail to: 3010 Ferry Street SW, Albany, Oregon 97322. Applications are also accepted be email or fax. Email: parksjobs@co.linn.or.us, Fax: (541) 924-6915.
Volunteer Camp Host Description – John Neal County Park, River Bend County Park, Sunnyside County Park, Waterloo County Park
Volunteer Camp Host Application
Employment Opportunities
Applications are accepted via email, USPS or fax.
parksjobs@co.linn.or.us
3010 Ferry Street SW, Albany, Oregon 97322
Fax: (541) 924-6915.
We will begin recruiting for the 2026 camping season in late January. Positions typically begin between March and May depending on the location.
For further information and to apply for any of these positions, please return a completed application to our office at 3010 Ferry St SW, Albany, Oregon 97322. Applications are also accepted by email or fax. Email: parksjobs@co.linn.or.us, Fax: (541) 924-6915.
Vendor Concession Opportunities
Linn County Parks invites organizations, agencies, non-profit groups, for-profit groups, and other interested parties to submit proposals to provide food/beverages and/or equipment rentals for select Parks facilities within the Linn County Parks System. The County is seeking vendors that best demonstrate the ability to provide innovative, affordable, safe, and reliable services to the parks visitors. The complete application packet is available here.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Linn County Parks & Recreation Department encourages volunteers and welcomes opportunities to involve citizens in community events. If you are interested in volunteering, please call our office at (541) 967-3917 or email parksjobs@co.linn.or.us.
The Linn County Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
The Linn County Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission meets the second Thursday of every other month. This is a great opportunity for community members to be able to take an active role in the Linn County Parks system. If you are interested in becoming a Parks Commission member please contact the Parks Dept at (541) 967-3917.