Jobs

Law Enforcement Ranger is just one of numerous career opportunities with the Natchez Trace Parkway.

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The National Park Service and the Natchez Trace Parkway help conserve the natural, historic, and recreational resources of our country. A career with the Natchez Trace Parkway is rewarding and includes the possibility of working in many kinds of jobs. Park Guides, Park Rangers, Wildland Firefighters, Administrative Assistants, Information Technology Specialists, Maintenance and Engineers are a few of the career fields found at the Natchez Trace Parkway.

All positions must be appled for through USAJOBS.GOV. Positions may be permanent or temporary (seasonal). Scroll down for more information about how to apply and a listing of currently open permanent positions in the headquarters (Tupelo, MS) area. Other areas along the Natchez Trace Parkway can be searched through USAJOBS.GOV.

 

Park Guides and Park Rangers (Interpretation) connect all visitors and local schools, through programs or media.

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To apply for a job with the National Park Service. It is important to know specific job titles. Park Ranger includes two branches of the NPS, Law Enforcement Rangers, and Interpretation Rangers. Interpretation rangers connect visitors to important natural, cultural, and historical resources at parks through programs, media, classroom visits, visitor centers, and public relations. While people from all divisions can participate in emergency services, the Visitor Protection (law enforcement) division, most often manages fires, search and rescue, and other critical response situations.

Park Guides are entry level positions for interpreters and can be either permanent or temporary (seasonal). Seasonal park guides and rangers positions are usually in early November. Search USAJOBS.GOV for Park Guide or Park Ranger (Interpretation).

Other job titles can be found using customary search terms.

 

Students and recent graduates (less than 2 years since graduation) may be interested in the Pathways Program found at this link.

If you are at least 15 years old or a young adult, and you are interested in a career with the National Park Service but are not sure if it is right for you, check out an SCA Internship.

Volunteering is a great way to contribute to your community, gain skills, or to determine if you are suited to a position. Check out our open Natchez Trace Parkway volunteer positions at this page.

 

Current Job Opportunities

All positions hired on the Natchez Trace Parkway are hired through USAJOBS.GOV