How to get a job at a national or state park 11 Articles

by Sangay Glass

An official government position in a national or state park requires a lot of red tape and persistence. However, there are some jobs that will get you into the system. Once settled your number of opitions within the govern...read more

by Kristi Walker

How to get a Job at a National or State Park I was surprised when talking with my cousin, who has a degree in Parks and Recreation, about how many jobs were available inside the national and state parks system. ...read more

by Rex Trulove

When wanting to get a job at a National Park, at times the don'ts can become more important than the do's. In part, this is because of the way that the data base used by the USPS works and the length of time that the data...read more

by Betsy Young

Think you would like to work in a state or national park? Well for a few tips and helpful websites read on my friends. State Parks Employment Most states require a state merit exam or state employment application to b...read more

by May Mccreery

Contrary to popular belief, working in a National Park is neither dangerous nor difficult, assuming you are a sensible, cautious individual who knows their limits. Whether it be physically or emotionally, it can be a bit ...read more

by Amber Richards

HOW TO GET A JOB AT A NATIONAL OR STATE PARK Working at state and national parks can provide many new opportunities. You learn about outdoor life, and you get to see beautiful wild life. Whether you're seeking employm...read more

by C. A. Pruit

Ever since Yogi Bear stepped into our living rooms through the television on Saturday morning cartoons, there has been a marked increase in the number of people who would like to work in a national or state park. The idea ...read more

by Norma Trent

My husband and I have worked at Yellowstone National Park for two years. We work the concessionaire, Xanterra. We work with people of all ages, from high school grads to folks in their 70's. Working in a national park is g...read more

by Terra Votaw

In the past few years, it has become harder and harder for people to get jobs at national or state parks. Why? Mainly because more people have become interested in getting jobs in this field, and also, it is hard to f...read more