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US Department of the Interior

Park Guide

Vicksburg, MS · On-site

$40K/yr

These permanent GS-0090-05 Park Guide positions are located at the parks listed below. Please see "Duties" section for more information about Career-Seasonal appointments. * Golden Spike National ...

US Department of the Interior

Park Guide

Eads, CO · On-site

$40K/yr

These permanent GS-0090-05 Park Guide positions are located at the parks listed below. Please see "Duties" section for more information about Career-Seasonal appointments. * Golden Spike National ...

National Park Service

Park Guide

Hope, AR · On-site +1

$40K - $52K/yr

Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to, Park Guide or tour leader; naturalist; environmental educator or teacher; or other similar work. Note: You must include hours per ...

US Department of the Interior

Park Guide

Corinne, UT · On-site

$40K/yr

These permanent GS-0090-05 Park Guide positions are located at the parks listed below. Please see "Duties" section for more information about Career-Seasonal appointments. * Golden Spike National ...

US Department of the Interior

Park Guide

Hope, AR

$40K/yr

Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to, Park Guide or tour leader; naturalist; environmental educator or teacher; or other similar work. Note: You must include hours per ...

Catamount Ski Resort LLC

Aerial Adventure Park Guide

MA · On-site

$16.50/hr

Catamount's Aerial Adventure Park Monitors are the eyes and ears of the park. Their primary responsibility is to provide assistance and guidance to guests while communicating directly and clearly.

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How much do park guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for park guide in the United States is $16.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $15.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some of the key challenges Park Guides face when interacting with diverse visitor groups?

Park Guides often encounter visitors from a wide range of backgrounds, ages, and interests, which can present challenges in effectively communicating park rules, safety guidelines, and historical or environmental information. Adapting presentations to engage different audiences—such as school groups, international tourists, or families—requires flexibility and strong interpersonal skills. Additionally, Park Guides must be prepared to handle unexpected situations, such as medical emergencies or weather changes, while maintaining a welcoming and informative atmosphere. These challenges make every day unique and help Guides develop valuable communication and problem-solving skills.

What is the difference between Park Guide vs Park Ranger?

AspectPark GuidePark Ranger
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require guides certification or trainingHigh school diploma; often requires law enforcement or conservation certifications
Work EnvironmentTourist areas, visitor centers, outdoor trailsNatural parks, conservation areas, enforcement zones
Employer & Industry UsageTourism companies, national parks, private parksGovernment agencies, national and state parks
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding visitor services and guiding rolesConservation, enforcement, and park management

While both roles involve outdoor work and interaction with visitors, a Park Guide primarily focuses on leading tours and providing information to tourists, whereas a Park Ranger has broader responsibilities including conservation, enforcement, and park management. The roles often overlap in outdoor settings but differ in scope and required credentials.

What are Park Guides?

Park Guides are professionals who provide information and interpretive services to visitors at parks, historic sites, and nature reserves. They lead tours, answer questions, help protect park resources, and ensure visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience. Park Guides may also assist with educational programs, enforce park regulations, and promote conservation efforts. Their work helps connect the public with natural and cultural heritage.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Park Guide, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Park Guide, you generally need knowledge of natural and cultural resources, strong public speaking skills, and a background in environmental science, history, or related fields. Familiarity with interpretive tools, reservation systems, and first aid certification is often required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and adaptability help Park Guides engage diverse visitors and create memorable experiences. These skills ensure effective education, visitor safety, and positive representation of the park's mission.

What Does a Park Guide Do?

A park guide provides a range of informational services to park visitors. As a park guide, your duties and responsibilities range from leading educational programs, taking visitors on tours or guided walks, maintaining the information material at a park visitor center, and distributing and updating maps of trails or other features at the park. Your work may be seasonal, or you may work at parks that are open year round. You may have some retail or administrative responsibilities and occasionally help perform park maintenance as well.

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Infographic showing various Park Guide job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 48% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,605 per year, or $16.2 per hour.

Park Guide

Contact Us - National Parks of New York Harbor (U.S. National Park Service)

Vicksburg, MS • On-site

$40K/yr

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

These permanent GS-0090-05 Park Guide positions are located at the parks listed below.
Please see "Duties" section for more information about Career-Seasonal appointments.

  • Golden Spike National Historical Park
    • 1 vacancy in Corinne, UT
    • Career-Seasonal
  • Vicksburg National Military Park
    • 1 vacancy in Vicksburg, MS
    • *Career-Seasonal
  • Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
    • 1 vacancy Eads, CO
    • Year-round
Qualifications:Requirements Continued...
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-06/25/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
To qualify for this position at the GS-5 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized Experience is experience that involved oral presentation of historical, scientific, or program information to groups; or developing and/or revising technical, historical, or scientific information for oral presentation to groups. Your resume must show hours per week worked AND the to/from dates in month/year format for each position.
Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to: Park Guide or tour leader; naturalist; environmental educator or teacher; or other similar work.
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EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hour or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, such as: American history, science, public speaking, parks and recreation, education, or communications. If using education to qualify, you must upload a legible copy of your college transcripts that includes your name, credit hours, and degree awarded.
-OR-
COMBINATION: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. For example, 6 months of the specialized experience described in A above (50% of the experience requirement), and 3 years of college study from an accredited institution (75% of the qualifying education) as specified in B above, equals greater than 100% of the total requirement. If using education to qualify, you must upload a legible copy of your college transcripts that includes your name, courses, and credit hours completed.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
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