Seasonal Park Guide & Visitor Educator

US National Park Service; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service is seeking park guides to greet visitors and provide information on natural, cultural, or historical resources at our national parks. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April 2027, with anticipated entry March–July 2027. The announcement notes open to the first 900 applicants and that qualifications must be met by 10/23/2026.

Volunteer experience is also recognized. Qualifications for GS‑04 include general and specialized experience or two years of study with

Qualifications

• Six months general experience plus six months specialized experience for a total of one year.
• Two years of study above high school with at least 12 semester hours in relevant subjects.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education that equals the qualification standards.

Skills

General experience

Specialized experience

Public speaking

Education

Two years of study above high school

Bachelor's degree related to occupation

Equivalent combination of experience and education

Job description

US National Park Service is seeking park guides to greet visitors and provide information on natural, cultural, or historical resources at our national parks. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April 2027, with anticipated entry March–July 2027. The announcement notes open to the first 900 applicants and that qualifications must be met by 10/23/2026.

Volunteer experience is also recognized. Qualifications for GS‑04 include general and specialized experience or two years of study with