Interested in a career in education, resource management, and the Federal Government? Looking for a summer job that offers skill-based training and outdoor activities? Curious about ways to give back to your National Parks? Explore the employment and volunteer opportunities below:
Ever pictured yourself working at a Park? Join the ranks of the National Park Service!
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Permanent and Seasonal Positions
Park Service Positions
Permanent and seasonal National Park Service positions are advertised on USAJOBS - the application process varies for each job. Please see announcements posted there for further information, and explore the National Park Service's employment and volunteering resources. Check below for the latest employment opportunities at Paterson Great Falls!
Open & closing dates: 03/07/2025 to 03/17/2025 Salary: General Schedule: $34,121 - $40,486 per year Appointment type: Temporary - 1039 Hours; The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is Jun - Nov but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Jun 2025 Work Schedule: Full time Wednesday-Sunday, Part time may be available.
Major Duties:
Working with the public, incumbent answers routine, repetitive question asked at the information center and describes interpretive program offerings which are provided in writing.
Responsible for carrying out recurring tasks such as stocking brochures and desk supplies and keeping work areas organized and clean.
Knowledge required by the positon, Knowledge of park and partner locations and program offerings.
Apply on USAJobs: USAJOBS - Job Announcement Open & closing dates: 03/10/2025 to 03/24/2025 Salary:Wage Grade 4: $23.14 - $27 per hour Appointment type: Temporary - 1039, the typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Paterson Great Falls NHP, is Apr-Dec, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Work Schedule: Full time - Overtime May Be Required
Major Duties:
Operates heavy power equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, brush cutters, brush chippers, portable snow blowers, and all types of hand and light power tools (such as shovels, pulaskis, picks, digging bars, rakes, lawn edging equipment, electric drills, etc.), to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, trails, etc.
Loads and unloads supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc. Moves furniture, removes and sets signs, paints picnic tables and signs, rakes and waters lawns, trims trees and shrubbery, picks up litter, cleans and repairs fire pits.
Digs ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where soil is hard and compact and must grade or slope; occasionally breaks up pavement, soil, or concrete; mixes and pours concrete, asphalt, and hot/cold mix; fills and levels holes in damaged roads. Moves heavily loaded wheelbarrows and hand trucks; uses heavy type power mowers including adjusting blades, cleaning and oiling. Cuts trees and heavy vegetation with axe, chainsaw, or powered brush cutters; stacks heavy logs, lumber, and sacks of cement, etc., or performs other duties requiring similar judgment and comparable physical effort.
Performs janitorial duties for buildings and grounds when required.
For further information and to submit an application, review the seasonal Laborer Wage Grade 4 position.
The Great Falls Youth Corps offers exciting opportunities for summer employment at a National Park!
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Great Falls Youth Corps
Join the ranks of our high school seasonal Youth Corps members, ambassadors who provide tours, educational programs, and information to visitors while fostering workplace skills and introducing young adults to careers in the Federal Government!
Engage with your local parks - become a volunteer!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Join our Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) team! From assisting in site cleaning and maintenance to education and craft activities, volunteers play an important role in keeping our National Parks open to all. To learn more, visit our Volunteer resource page.
