Jobs

Thank you for your interest in employment at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

A wide variety of exciting and challenging employment opportunities await you at Pictured Rocks. We fill positions in many fields, including interpretation, maintenance, resource management, education, law enforcement, and visitor services. All focus on working with the public, and some involve working outdoors. Each job performs a vital function of providing visitors an opportunity to enjoy a unique experience, while working hard to preserve natural and cultural resources for future generations.

We encourage all interested and qualified persons to apply for jobs. We want a workforce that reflects the diversity of America. You must be a United States citizen to be eligible for consideration for employment. Certain jobs may also have age and physical qualifications. Generally, you must be at least 18 years of age. Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/workwithus.htm. The National Park Service fills all positions in accord with U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations.

 
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Maintenance Employee

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Seasonal Employment

The National Park Service hires thousands of seasonal employees each year to welcome and educate visitors, conduct research, protect our resources, help keep our parks looking beautiful, and so much more. Seasons vary by park, but summer seasons generally operate between April and September, and winter seasons between October and March.

Tips When Applying to Seasonal Positions

  • The park service accepts applications for summer positions generally between October and February and for winter positions between July and August.

  • We post all seasonal vacancies on USAJobs. Search "National Park Service" and select "Temporary" in the Work Type field.

  • Some of the larger parks receive hundreds of applications for only a handful of openings, so your chances for selection may improve if you apply to a smaller park. Consider volunteering or interning with some of our youth program partners to gain additional experience.

  • For more information, see frequently asked questions about seasonal hiring.

  • Seasonal Employment Information

 

Current Job Openings

Applications for jobs with the National Park Service are accepted via USAJOBS, the federal government's official source for job listings and employment information. If you are pursuing your first Federal Government position, the best source of information is the job announcement. It will explain what the job duties are, what experience or education is necessary to qualify, the pay, and how to apply.

Find any job openings for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on www.usajobs.gov . Narrow your search by typing Munising, MI, or Grand Marais, MI, in the "where" box OR type "Pictured Rocks" as key words.

 
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Intern preparing to lead students on a snowshoe hike

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Internship Opportunities at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Are you looking for valuable "hands-on" experience? The National Park Service (NPS) offers summer and winter internship programs intended to provide working experience. Environmental education, interpretation, natural and cultural resource management, park ranger, and maintenance internships are available at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Click here for more information.

Volunteering

Volunteer information and opportunities can be found on our park's volunteer page and www.volunteer.gov.

 
Equal Opportunity
The Federal government is an equal opportunity employer. Selections will be made solely on the basis of merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, national origin, physical handicap, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
 

Last updated: May 13, 2020

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 40
Munising, MI 49862

Phone:

906-387-3700
Munising Falls Visitor Center

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