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A large group of rangers, and a variety of other National Park Service employees stand on a wooden double staircase leading down a sandy bluff to the beach.
Cape Cod National Seashore 2018 summer seasonal staff.

NPS/Kekoa Rosehill

Do you enjoy the sound of ocean waves, historic homesteads, wild landscapes, and sand between your toes? Look no further than a rewarding career with the National Park Service at Cape Cod National Seashore!

While we have one uniform, there are a variety of job duties in the National Park Service. From maintenance staff, to law enforcement, to visitor center and education staff, to fee collectors, to biologists, scientists, and administration; there’s a job for you here! Come join our permanent year-round team, or join us for a fun summer season in one of the most desireable vacation destinations in New England! Seasonal positions are a great way to start a career in the National Park Service or serve as a one-time or recurring summer work experience on beautiful Cape Cod. In most cases, housing is available for seasonal staff. Seasonal positions typically run from April-October.

Using USAJobs

All federal government jobs are posted on USAJobs.gov. Visit the website, make a profile, build or upload a resume, and apply to jobs through the online portal. If you are looking for a specific job title or a job location, you can create a “Saved Search” to send you a daily email of jobs that match your parameters.

How to Apply

All federal government jobs must be applied to through USAJobs.gov. After you’ve made a profile and built or uploaded a resume, you can apply directly to a job through the job posting. Depending on the position, candidates may need to complete a self-rated questionnaire to assess their skill set for the position. You many need to also submit relevant documents for the position (cover letter, records of prior federal service, college transcript, DD-214, etc).

Seasonal Job Advertisement Listings

  • Law Enforcement and Interpretive Rangers
  • Recreation assistants (Lifeguards)
  • Fee collectors
  • Biological science technicians (Shorebirds)
  • Roads, trails, and grounds
  • Custodial, buildings, and utilities maintenance
  • Motor vehicle operators (Tram Drivers)

Summer seasonal job postings typically begin in late October. You must be 18 years old to apply.

 

Current Job Opportunities

Last updated: August 16, 2022

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

99 Marconi Site Road
Wellfleet, MA 02667

Phone:

508-255-3421
To contact NPS Law Enforcement or report an incident, please call the 24-hour dispatch: 617-242-5659. In the event of an emergency, call 911.

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