Lead Park Ranger, Interpretation & Digital Media

U.S. Department of the Interior; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior seeks a Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation) to lead interpretive and educational efforts across National Park Service sites. You will manage media creation, digital outreach, accessibility, and partner engagement while supervising staff and volunteers.

The role requires travel, some evenings/weekends, and a uniformed appearance with related certifications. Telework may be approved with supervision, and a government travel card is required.

Qualifications

• Competencies include communications, media history/archaeology, HR management, and partnering.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and directs interpretive and education programs across multiple National Park Service sites.
• Oversees design, fabrication, and installation of interpretive media (exhibits, signs, films, digital media).
• Supervises staff and volunteers; recruits, trains, and evaluates performance.
• Develops digital outreach and ensures accessibility of interpretive media and services.

Skills

Communications and Media

History and Archaeology

Human Resources Management

Partnering

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior seeks a Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation) to lead interpretive and educational efforts across National Park Service sites. You will manage media creation, digital outreach, accessibility, and partner engagement while supervising staff and volunteers.

The role requires travel, some evenings/weekends, and a uniformed appearance with related certifications. Telework may be approved with supervision, and a government travel card is required.