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Lassen Volcanic National Park
Student Employment

Lassen Volcanic National Park Student Employment Program

Lassen Volcanic National Park is very interested in hiring college students for each summer season! In order to qualify for employment students must be currently enrolled on a full-time or half-time basis in an accredited institution of higher learning, and must maintain at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average. While anyone interested in summer employment may apply by means of the traditional method via USAJOBS, students need not wait until a position is formally announced. Student applications are received throughout the year. However, best chances for employment occur when applications are received between January and March for the following summer season.

Types of Summer Employment Positions

Minimum Qualifications Needed for Summer Employment

Benefits of Summer Employment

Students must send the following materials to:

Lassen Volcanic National Park Human Resources PO Box 100 Mineral, California 96063

1. Lassen Volcanic Student Application

2. A photocopy of your most recent college transcripts & proof of current enrollment.

Positions tradtionally filled under the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) include:



Park Guide Visitor Use Assistant
Trail Laborer Maintenance Worker
Forestry Aid (Wildland Firefighter) Custodial Worker
Biological Science Aid Office Clerk


Direct questions about working for Lassen Volcanic National Park to: our personnel email address or call 530-595-6118 or 530-595-6119.

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closeup of white flowers of smelowskia flower

Did You Know?
The Lassen Smelowskia flower only grows within Lassen Volcanic National Park, with the largest population on Lassen Peak, and is considered a Threatened and Endangered Species.

Last Updated: May 14, 2011 at 17:35 MST