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Sue King, one of Agate Fossil Beds Artists In Residence, gives a program for a group of visitors.

Artist In Residence Program

Artists from around the country can apply to stay for two weeks in the park. Artists produce a park-specific product for Agate Fossil Beds, as well as provide one demonstration for the park visitors.

 

Dawn Little Sky stands in front of her Winter Count that hangs at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument.

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Cultural Demonstrators Program

Artists with American Indian heritage can apply to demonstrate and sell their artwork for a full day during the summer.

 

Seasonal Ranger Mike greets visitors at the front desk.

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Seasonal Staff

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument hires seasonal staff to work during the summer. You could be hired on to work the front desk in the visitor center, support the landscape and construction efforts across the park, or even complete a special project behind the scenes.

 

Volunteers help the maintenance staff with several painting tasks.

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Volunteer Program

Volunteers are an important part of the National Park Service! Can you can give us your time and talent for several months or for a few hours? Either way, we'd love for you to share your energy with our park!

 

Logos from some of the NPS Internship programs.

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Internships

The National Park Service works with several contracting agencies to support youth (ages 18-30) working in our parks. Programs such as Youth Conservation Corps, Scientists in Parks, Mosaics in Science, Pathways, 21st Century Conservation Service Corps are just a few of the programs that work with the NPS and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument. (Note: Veterans can be up to 35 years of age to qualify for these programs.)