I loved the hands on experience and working closely with scientists
What I wish was different
I wish that when I moved, I would have been able to ‘transfer’ offices. That didn’t exist for the parks office near the school I’m attending now.
Advice
Apply like crazy! Apply, apply, apply! No matter the odds, of you meet the minimum requirements and have multiple of the desired qualifications you have a shot! I applied to state agencies for a long time before landing this one. Don’t get discouraged.
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Park Aid
May - August 2018 • Garberville, CA
What I liked
Being in Nature
What I wish was different
Wasn't so isolated
Advice
Be ready to make new friends and be isolated.
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State parks lifeguard
July - September 2018 • Huntington Beach, CA
What I liked
I like driving meet all my coworkers
What I wish was different
Advice
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Beach Lifeguard
June 2015 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I liked being outside for the majority of my day.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Park Aide
June 2020 - August 2022 • Huntington Beach, CA
What I liked
I liked that everyday there was something new going on.
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
This is a great way to meet different people and to learn how to interact with others.
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Park Aide
May - October 2019 • Redcrest, CA
What I liked
Positive work environment and meeting people from around the world.
What I wish was different
Longer working season
Advice
Utilize your curiosity and creativity to create interesting and engaging interpretive content.
