Park Ranger (Interpretation)

National Park Service; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service at Weir Farm National Historical Park in Wilton, CT, seeks a Park Ranger (Interpretation) to enrich visitors through engaging interpretive programs and thoughtful safety, conservation, and public-interest initiatives.

The role involves delivering walks, talks, tours, and virtual events, coordinating visitor services, and developing educational experiences aligned with park resources and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Develops and presents a wide variety of audience- and learner-centered interpretive experiences (e.g., walks, talks, tours, presentations, demonstrations, events, and virtual interactions) and informal contacts with the public.

Responsibilities

• Develops and presents interpretive experiences for varied audiences and learners.
• Coordinates the operation of a visitor facility and information desk, assessing physical and operational condition of assets.
• Develops and delivers in-park, off-site, and virtual education programs.
• Monitors park resource issues or potential problems and mitigates them with immediate attention.
• Creates and fosters a culture of safety, emphasizing risk assessments in decisions and actions.

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: September 16, 2026 — Closes: September 25, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Park Ranger (Interpretation) with the National Park Service, Weir Farm National Historical Park, located in Wilton, CT. The purpose of interpretation is to enrich people's lives through meaningful experiences and enjoyable recreation; preserve and protect natural and cultural resources through broad collaboration and shared stewardship; and inspire social and environmental consciousness to build community and sustain the health of the planet.

Major Duties

As a Park Ranger (Interpretation), you will perform the following duties: Develops and presents a wide variety of audience and learner-centered interpretive experiences (e.g., walks, talks, tours, presentations, demonstrations, events, and virtual interactions) and informal contacts/conversations with the public. Coordinates the operation of a visitor facility and/or information desk by regularly conducting assessments regarding the physical and operational condition of visitor facility assets. Develops and delivers in-park, off-site, and/or virtual education programs. Monitor and identify park resource issues or potential problems that can be corrected or mitigated by immediate attention. Creates and fosters a culture of safety, promote personal, visitor, and co-worker safety by including risk assessments in all operational decisions and actions. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.