Park Guide (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Garfield (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Garfield, AR seeks Park Guides to inform and educate visitors about natural, cultural, or historical resources. Seasonal work March–September 2027, with openings for up to 750 applicants.

Duties include counter information, talks, and guiding small groups on short walks in our national parks. Qualifications emphasize education transcripts; foreign credentials must be evaluated if used.

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be submitted if education is used to meet qualifications; copies are acceptable.
• If using foreign education, credentials must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. programs.

Responsibilities

• Staff information counter in a visitor center and answer questions on a variety of subjects.
• Present limited pre-established talks including introductions to films, map talks, and exhibit interpretation.
• Orient hikers to conditions and equipment needs; guide small groups on short walks.

Education

Transcripts submission

Foreign credentials evaluation

Job description

• Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on the position.

Park Guides greet visitors to educate and inform them in our National Parks. Work can include providing information on natural, cultural, or historical resources. Anticipated Season: March - September 2027. Open to the first 750 applicants.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the Park Guide Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Staff information counter in a visitor center. Answering questions on a variety of subjects. Present limited and repetitive pre-established talks including introductions to films, map talks, and static exhibit interpretation. Orient hikers to conditions and equipment needs. Guide small parties (up to 20 people) on short walks.

Some park locations issue backcountry camping permits and provide backcountry camping information. Additional duties for GS-5: Performs duties including programs that require application of broad subject-matter knowledge of the park. Guide large groups (up to 50 people) on longer walks or programs. Provide a wide range of services to park visitors. Orient and explain current park events and warn of safety hazards.

Requirements & Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs and that (1) deemed your education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or (2) given full credit for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $17.45 – $25.37/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.