Flexible schedule, ability to add responsibilities as needed, great coworkers
What I wish was different
Improved transportation options
Advice
If you love parks and want to find out more about their operation, there’s no better place.
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Gate Attendant
June 2017 - September 2021 • Fremont, CA
What I liked
I liked the work environment!
What I wish was different
Advice
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recreation leader
June 2020 • Oakland, CA
What I liked
A very well organized park district that continues to provide endless opportunities, education, and growth.
What I wish was different
Advice
Follow your gut and do things that you’re uncomfortable doing— you might be good at it.
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Interpretive Student Aide II
November 2018 - August 2019 • Oakley, CA
What I liked
I learned a lot about the local environment and it was really fun! We got to help lead field trips and campfire programs, all while talking about what I love and forming a sense of community at the same time.
What I wish was different
Advice
You will get out of it as much as you put in.
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Interpretive Student Aid
October 2018 - July 2019 • Oakley, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed learning how to talk to the public about scientific topics as well as being able to become a certified Interpretive Guide with the National Association for Interpretation.
What I wish was different
I wish we had been allowed to roam the park by ourselves so that we can encourage members of the public to come to the visitor center.
Advice
If you really put a lot of effort into this job it is very rewarding. If you do the minimum it is very boring and unfulfilling.
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Student Aid Intern at East Bay Regional Parks
May - August 2019 • Antioch, CA
What I liked
Learning about the smaller park systems and how they operate. I want to use my Bachelors degree in RHPM to work as a Park Ranger in the future.
What I wish was different
That I got more experience learning about sustainability and preservation.
Advice
Summer is the perfect chance to explore future job interests, starting at the bottom of course ;)
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Lifeguard 1 & Junior Lifeguard Instructor
May 2016 - September 2018 • Berkeley, CA
What I liked
It was a great summer job experience to learn responsibility and I enjoyed getting to work outside.
