Jobs and Internships

Work at Weir Farm NHP!

Pursue a career with the National Park Service right here in Connecticut. Weir Farm NHP is always on the lookout for positive, highly motivated staff with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage their time wisely.

National Park Service positions at Weir Farm NHP are federal jobs. As such, applications are posted through USA Jobs (usajobs.gov).

Typical job openings include seasonal park ranger and maintenance worker positions. These positions work Wednesday through Sunday for the park’s six-month season. Seasonal job openings are routinely posted in November and start the following April, so be sure to check USA Jobs often!

Applying for federal jobs

Creating a federal resume and applying for federal jobs online doesn’t have to be intimidating. Check out these tips and tricks to make the most out of your job search and application.

1. Make an account on USAJobs to create your employment profile

2. Save a search with your job criteria to receive emails when new jobs are posted

3. Prepare a federal resume now so you’re ready to apply when the perfect opportunity comes along

Get help on creating your resume and using USAJobs on the USAJobs help page.

Internships

Learn valuable skills while doing rewarding work as a paid intern at Weir Farm NHP. Internship programs offer a variety of positions, from community outreach to curatorial research, that support personal career development and the National Park Service mission. Through partnerships with stewardship organizations, Weir Farm NHP offers youth interns 30 years and under:

• AmeriCorps Education Awards

• Job shadowing and enrichment opportunities

• Hands-on National Park Service experience and professional development

• Public Land Corps hiring authority to help when applying for future jobs in the NPS

Interested in kickstarting your NPS career? Email the park to join our internship mailing list and be the first to know when internships positions are available.