Lead Park Ranger - Interpretation & Outreach (Telework Eligible)

National Park Service; Pipestone (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service, at Pipestone National Monument, seeks a Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation) to lead interpretation and education programs. You will supervise staff, volunteers, and interns while advancing park goals through planning, program research, and grant-supported initiatives.

The role emphasizes developing media and maintaining partnerships with educational and tribal organizations to support public messaging and cultural heritage goals.

Qualifications

• Transcript(s) required if substituting education for experience.
• Official transcripts required before you begin work if selected.
• Foreign Education: must show evaluation of foreign credentials is equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee interpretation, education and visitor services programs.
• Lead a team of staff, volunteers and interns; supervise, hire, train and evaluate personnel.
• Develop interpretive programming and media; plan short- and long-range initiatives.
• Cultivate partnerships with educational, tribal, and non-profit organizations.
• Engage with Tribal Nations to support public messaging and cultural protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Public messaging

Interpreting

Education

Transcript submission

Foreign education recognition

Job description

National Park Service, at Pipestone National Monument, seeks a Supervisory Park Ranger (Interpretation) to lead interpretation and education programs. You will supervise staff, volunteers, and interns while advancing park goals through planning, program research, and grant-supported initiatives.

The role emphasizes developing media and maintaining partnerships with educational and tribal organizations to support public messaging and cultural heritage goals.