Linn County Parks & Recreation

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.

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.

Parks Application Here

Seasonal Positions: As of 01.15.2025

• Paid Camp Hosts $14.70/hr plus campsite
  • Various locations throughout the Willamette National Forest along Hwy. 22 and Hwy. 126
  • Parks are remote in location and not near city services.
  • Positions begin in April 2025
• Park Caretaker, $16.00/hr plus campsite
  • Various locations throughout the Willamette National Forest along Hwy. 22 and Hwy. 126
  • Parks are remote in location and not near city services.
  • Positions begin in April 2025
• Seasonal Ranger, Clear Lake Resort, Willamette National Forest $18.50/hr
  • Various start dates between the months of March and June.
  • Interviews will begin in late February.
• Seasonal Ranger, $18.50/hr
  • Various locations owned/managed by Linn County Parks and Recreation
  • Various start dates between the months of March and June.
  • Interviews will begin in late February.
• Guest Services, $16.00/hr
  • Various locations owned/managed by Linn County Parks and Recreation
  • Varying start dates between the months of March and June.
  • Interviews will begin in late February.

To view the complete job announcement and obtain an employment application please visit https://www.linncountyor.gov/jobs.  

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.

Concessionaire Opportunities

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.

Park Campground Hosts

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. They 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 to enforce 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.

Site amenities vary depending on location. Some sites have sewer, water and electrical hookups; some have only sewer, and some have no hookups at all.

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 – Cascadia State Park, John Neal County Park, River Bend County Park, Sunnyside County Park, Waterloo County Park, Whitcomb Creek County Park.

Volunteer Camp Host Application

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.