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Gain valuable work experience while you’re still in school…and get paid for it!"

What is the Student Educational Employment Program?
It’s an opportunity to earn money and continue your education, to train with people who manage the day-to-day business of the National Park Service, and to combine your academic study with on-the-job experience. The Student Educational Employment Program will introduce you to all the advantages and challenges of working for the National Park Service.

The Student Educational Employment Program is available to students at all levels: high school, vocational and technical school, and those working towards their associate's, bachelor's, graduate or professional degrees. There are two different opportunities:

1. Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP)
Job opportunities under this component offer temporary employment. Employment can be, but does not always have to be, related to your academic field of study. Employment can range from summer jobs to positions that can last for as long as you are a student.

2. Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)
This component offers you valuable work experience directly related to your academic field of study. It provides formal periods of work and study while you are attending school. It requires a commitment by you, your school, and the employing Federal agency. You may be eligible for permanent employment under this component after successfully completing your education and meeting specific work requirements.

Program Features under Both Components

• Possible year round or summer employment;
• Work schedules can be flexible to accommodate school;
• STEPs are eligible to earn annual and sick leave (based on length of appointment);
• SCEPs are also eligible to earn annual and sick leave, as well as other Federal employment benefits (i.e. retirement, health and life insurance).

Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible under the Student Educational Employment Program if you are:

• Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in school;
• Taking at least half-time academic or vocational and technical course load in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate or professional school;
• A U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Islands). U.S. citizenship is required for conversion to permanent employment under the Student Career Experience Program.

The National Park Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for positions will be made solely on the basis of merit, fitness and qualifications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, or any other non-merit factor.

More information
Most school guidance or career planning and placement offices will have information about cooperative education or intern opportunities with Federal agencies or the private sector. Students should also directly contact a park where they would like to work. Students should mention that they are eligible to be hired under the Student Educational Employment Program.

Student Job Announcements: http://www.studentjobs.gov/
Federal Job Announcements: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
NPS Seasonal Job descriptions: http://www.nps.gov/personnel/seasonal.htm
Seasonal Law Enforcement Training: http://www.nps.gov/personnel/seasonalle.htm