Park Ranger (Interpretation)

National Park Service; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Salem, MA seeks a Park Ranger (Interpretation) to deliver structured programs and educate visitors about maritime history. You will develop training, create interpretive materials, and mentor seasonal staff and volunteers while promoting educational opportunities at Salem Maritime National Historical Park.

The role emphasizes program development, visitor engagement, and collaboration with colleagues to support youth education and public history exhibits.

Qualifications

• Presents formal structured programs (walks, talks, tours, events, presentations).
• Develops and presents training sessions on interpretive topics for public-facing staff.
• Responds to visitors' inquiries and provides curriculum-based education programs.
• Mentors, coaches, and provides feedback to staff and volunteers on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develops and improves interpretation materials (signs, exhibits, publications, audio).
• Assists with education operations including scheduling, training seasonal staff, record keeping, and Junior Ranger programs.
• Supports use of education opportunities and youth projects; develops materials for outreach.

Skills

Public speaking

Education programs

Coaching others

Mentoring

Program development

Education

Transcript submission required

Job description

You will serve as a Park Ranger (Interpretation) with the National Park Service at the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, located in Salem, MA.

Key Responsibilities

As a Park Ranger (Interpretation), you will perform the following duties: Presents formal structured programs (e.g., walks, talks, tours, events, and presentations). Identifies training needs and provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; and acts as a mentor. Develops and formally presents training sessions on interpretive/educational topics for employees who work with the public.

Develops and improves interpretation materials (e.g., signs, waysides, publications, exhibits, and audio content). Responds to visitors' inquiries for information, direction, and/or guidance. Provides curriculum-based education programs.

Assists with the administration of the education operations including scheduling, providing training and guidance to seasonal employees and volunteers, record keeping, correspondence, and educational materials, including Junior Ranger programs, and other youth projects and advertises park education opportunities. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements & Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

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 $57150 – $90882/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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