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State of Colorado

CO · On-site

$18/hr

Maintenance, Park Ranger, Visitor Services, and Interpretive/Education Programs. Internship positions will also assist in revenue collection and verification, accounting and deposits, visitor ...

State of Colorado

CO · On-site

$18/hr

Maintenance, Park Ranger, Visitor Services, and Interpretive/Education Programs. Internship positions will also assist in revenue collection and verification, accounting and deposits, visitor ...

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How much do park ranger internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for park ranger internship in the United States is $17.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a park ranger internship?

A Park Ranger Internship is a temporary position that provides hands-on experience in conservation, visitor services, and park maintenance. Interns assist with tasks like trail upkeep, environmental education, wildlife monitoring, and ensuring visitor safety. The role helps develop skills in communication, outdoor leadership, and resource management. It is ideal for students or individuals interested in careers related to parks, wildlife, or environmental stewardship.

What kind of projects or responsibilities can I expect during a park ranger internship?

As a Park Ranger Intern, you may assist with public education programs, trail maintenance, wildlife monitoring, and visitor services under the supervision of experienced staff. Typical responsibilities can range from leading guided walks and answering visitor questions to helping enforce park regulations and conducting basic conservation tasks. You could also participate in data collection or habitat restoration projects, depending on the park’s focus. This hands-on experience is a valuable stepping stone for learning about park operations and building skills relevant to future environmental or public service careers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a park ranger internship, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Park Ranger Intern, you need a basic knowledge of environmental science, outdoor safety, and a strong interest in conservation, often supported by coursework or experience in related fields. Familiarity with GPS devices, map reading, and basic first aid certification are valuable technical assets. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help interns interact effectively with visitors and colleagues. These competencies are essential for maintaining park safety and ensuring a positive experience for both visitors and the natural environment.

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Infographic showing various Park Ranger Internship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 21% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,995 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Park Ranger (Interpretation)

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

Death Valley, CA • On-site

$61K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

You will serve as a Park Ranger (Interpretation) with National Park Service.
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Qualifications:All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 08/11/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level:
Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to, supervising volunteers, interns, and youth work groups and assisting with oversight of seasonal staff, implementing a visitor services program, providing visitor services and develops guidelines and operating methods that reflect a thorough understanding of agency policies and objectives, developing and conducting interpretive presentations, and training staff and volunteers; presenting to a wide variety of audiences using a variety of fully developed interpretive skills, techniques, and tools delivered in person and through interpretive media and technology. Experience may have been in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park related work, which include, but are not limited to, tour leader; environmental educator or teacher; law enforcement or investigative work; archeological or historical preservation research work; forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; or other similar work. You must include hours per week worked. -OR-
Education: Successful completion of at least 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or a master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the occupation (Major Study - natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. Course work in fields other than those specified may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance in the position to be filled). You must include transcripts. A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected -OR-
Combination of education and experience as listed above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned towards a graduate degree, in excess of 18 semester hours, and divide by 18 semester hours (or equivalent). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.


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:You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualificationsEmployment Type: OTHER

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