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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for park ranger internship in Alabama is $15.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.08 and $17.45 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 Alabama as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 6% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,625 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Park Ranger (Visitor Services Specialist) (Seasonal)

Decatur, AL • On-site

Internships | Texas A&M University Kingsville
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$20.33/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Serve as a Park Ranger (Visitor Services Specialist) in the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.

  • Perform duties related to visitor services, including providing information and assistance to park visitors.

  • Carry out responsibilities associated with the management and protection of park resources and facilities.

Job description

You will serve as a Park Ranger (Visitor Services Specialist), GS- 0025-5 working in Decatur Alabama for the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.
This is a temporary not to exceed 1039 hours position.Qualifications:All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/04/2026 (unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement).
To receive credit for experience, 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. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following:
Minimum Qualification [GS-05]

  1. One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-04 in the Federal service. Examples of this type of experience may have been in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park-related work. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include, but are not limited to, the following: Park guide or tour leader; Law enforcement or investigative work (park related); 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
  2. Successfully completed a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours of related course work-- 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. I will provide my transcript. OR
  3. A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement.

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. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

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