Westmoreland County Parks & Recreation Now Hiring Summer Students for Seasonal Positions

Last Updated on Thursday, 30 April 2026 21:21

Westmoreland County Parks & Recreation is looking for high school seniors and college students for summer employment for park events, programs, and maintenance.

The following Parks Program Positions are available at the Parks and Recreation Office at 194 Donohoe Road, Greensburg:

Environmental Aides: Help lead our Summer Day Camp programs! Implement environmental education programs and activities for youth ages 6-14. A great opportunity for students with a future in education, sciences, public relations, etc.
Program Aides: Assist in the implementation and setup of park events and programs! Including: event marketing, logistics, and set up. Learn the ins and outs of putting on high level events for the public.
Administrative Assistant: Daily work in the Parks front office. Work with the public for facility rentals, operate the online reservation system, and assist in daily administrative needs.

The following Park Maintenance Positions are available at these regional parks: Twin Lakes Park (Greensburg/Latrobe), Mammoth Park (Mt. Pleasant), Cedar Creek Park (Belle Vernon), Northmoreland Park (Apollo), and Swede Hill Park (Greensburg). Duties include mowing, trimming, painting, trash pick-up, and pavilion rental prep.

All positions are 40 hours per week and pay $12/hour (weekdays, evenings, and weekends as required). Must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license. A Criminal History Record Information Report (Background Check) is required for all applicants. Applicants can request this report via the Pennsylvania Criminal History System or the Human Resources kiosk (fee paid by the applicant).

Westmoreland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a policy where qualified applicants are hired without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or non-job-related handicaps or disabilities.

For more information and to download an employment application, please visit the Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation website at www.WestmorelandCountyPA.gov/Parks.