PIPESTEM, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks system will host an on-site and virtual job fair at Pipestem Resort on May 11 to recruit people for positions at the park.

The job fair, hosted in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Workforce West Virginia and the Region 1 and Region 3 Workforce Development boards, will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“A summer job at a state park is such a rewarding experience and a great opportunity for folks in need of work to get into the tourism and hospitality industry,” said West Virginia State Parks Chief Brad Reed.

The open-air job fair will be located at the park visitor center, near the Canyon Rim Center.

Those who want to participate in the virtual job fair, can register at region3wibkc.org. Those who are unable to attend in person or online may still send an application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or directly to the park at the following address:

Pipestem Resort State Park
3405 Pipestem Dr.
P.O. Box 150
Pipestem, WV 25979-0150
Office: 304-466-2804
Fax: 304-466-2803

The following locations will also be open May 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for those who are interested in learning more about employment opportunities at Pipestem Resort State Park:

WorkForce WV – Beckley
200 New River Town Center
Beckley, WV 25801

WorkForce WV – Mercer County
195 Davis Street
Princeton, WV 24740

Lifeline Church
505 Stokes Drive
Hinton, WV 25951

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