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Superintendent's Message | Employment | Volunteering | Monument History

Superintendent's Message

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Pipe Spring National Monument website.

Pipe Spring National Monument is a unique cultural park preserving a diverse slice of the history of the American West, and the natural springs that have drawn people to the site over hundreds of years.

We hope that the information you find here will encourage you to visit Pipe Spring National Monument and help you better plan your visit. Pipe Spring is centrally located between the well known and spectacular scenic parks of the western Colorado Plateau - Zion, Grand Canyon, and Bryce Canyon - and sits at the base of the precipitous and colorful Vermilion Cliffs. In addition to the outstanding scenery, a visit to the park provides an opportunity to step back in time to the 1870's, tour historic structures, and, learn more about the Kaibab Paiute people and the Mormon settlement of the southwest.

If it is not possible to travel to the site we invite you to learn more about the park through a "virtual" visit. In 2003 the National Park Service and the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians completed a high quality, partnership visitor center and museum. The virtual tour of the visitor center provides a look at the comprehensive museum exhibits on Kaibab Paiute and Mormon pioneer culture and history in the region. You can also experience virtual tours of Winsor Castle - the massive, fortified ranch house built at the direction of Latter-day Saint church president Brigham Young in 1870 - and the grounds with their historic buildings and living history areas.

Our job is to preserve the cultural and natural resources of the park and interpret the site and its resources and history for the education and enjoyment of the public. We will routinely post current information on park projects and events on the website. I invite your comments or questions via e-mail at PISP_Superintendent@NPS.GOV.

John W. Hiscock

Employment

Pipe Spring employs both permanent and seasonal workers. The permanent staff operates the park year-round. Currently, the park staff consists of the Superintendent, the Chief of Interpretation and Resource Management, the Chief of Maintenance, an Administrative Assistant, a Lead Park Ranger, two Park Guides, a Museum Technician and two Maintenance Workers.

Pipe Spring National Monument also receives assistance from Zion National Park personnel. A shared museum curator guides Pipe Spring's acquisitions and preservation of historic artifacts. Their human resources office assists with administrative tasks related to employees. Their information technology staff manage the ever changing technological environment.

The number of park staff almost doubles during the busy summer season. Seasonal park rangers and laborers are hired to work from approximately April through September. The actual dates vary from worker to worker and season to season. Seasonal jobs are posted on USAJobs and sometimes require applying online.

Learn more about seasonal employment at Pipe Spring.
• Park Ranger
• Laborer

Volunteering

Pipe Spring appreciates the support provided by its volunteers, who work as part of the National Park Service's Volunteers in Parks - VIP. Some are from local towns, volunteering as time allows. Others come from longer distances, taking advantage of a base and days off to explore this area of the country.

Volunteers are needed for a wide variety of activities. The primary needs of the park are visitor center and historic interpretation assistance. We try to match the volunteer's interests and skills with appropriate projects for the times when they are not on the front desk or giving tours. Other possible volunteer opportunities also exist.

Learn more about volunteering at Pipe Spring.
• Type of Work
• Housing
• Weather
• Work Hours
• Entertainment
• VIP Coordinator

Monument History

Pipe Spring became a monument in 1923 by the hand of President Harding. It has a rich and varied park history. From employment programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Neighborhood Youth Corp (NYC) to the current day employees, many people have been involved in the development of the park over the span of its history.

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