Friday, April 27, 2018

Student Trainee (Park Guide) - National Parks Service

The National Parks Service is advertising a full-time Student Trainee position for becoming a Park Ranger.  

Positions are temporary with mixed work schedules based on student's schedule and the needs of the agency. Work may be part-time or full-time. These positions are year round, students must continue to be enrolled in school the duration of the appointment to retain eligibility.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide pre-established talks normally following a prescribed outline and requiring applications of broad subject matter knowledge.
  • Answer a variety of visitor questions which usually require use of a limited variety of facts, events, circumstances, personalities, and natural characteristics.
  • Guides parties of large size in situations where the physical limitations of the area or facility being explained make it di??icult to accommodate the party.
  • Provide a wide range of services to visitors such as assistance with lost articles, car trouble, and first aid.
  • Provides information about weather conditions, highway routes, park and concessionaire facilities and prices.
Salary: 

$37,113 to $48,249 per year

Contact:  

Michelle Kahoun at michelle_kahoun@nps.gov

Job Posting: 


Deadline: 

May 9th 2018