Jobs at Glacier Bay National Park

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A wide variety of exciting and challenging employment opportunities await you at Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. We fill positions in many fields, including interpretation, maintenance, administration, resource management, education, law enforcement, and visitor services. Some jobs are office-oriented, others focus on working with the public, and some involve working outdoors. Each job performs a vital function - that of providing visitors an opportunity to enjoy a unique experience, while working hard to preserve natural and cultural resources for future generations. Using the following links, you will find current job openings, application information, and answers to frequently asked questions. If you have additional questions about employment at Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve after you have read this information, please feel free to contact us.

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Current Job Opportunities

Note: Jobs listed here are 'open to the public'. If you qualify for a special hiring authority, consider searching for Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve directly through USAJobs.

"Remote" jobs may appear in this list that do not work directly with Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.

Position location may appear as 'Anaktuvuk Pass, AK', or other; please click on the job title to go to USAJobs and learn more.

 

Map of the Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Local Hire Area of Consideration. Communities depicted on this map are for illustration only, ALL communities within this map range may be considered for local hire.

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Local Hire Authority Openings

NEW: Local Hire Authority jobs will now be posted directly to USAJobs.gov. Pay attention to USAJobs application requirements (2-page limit for resumes, questionnaire, etc.). Read these announcements carefully to determine eligibility.

The National Park Service in Alaska announces many of its job openings through a “local hire” appointing authority that was established under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 (ANILCA) (Public Law 96-487). Under the local hire program, U.S. citizens who have either lived or worked in or near Glacier Bay National Park may apply for consideration. These individuals, by virtue of having lived or worked in the area, have special knowledge and expertise concerning the natural and/or cultural resources of the public land and its management. This level of knowledge would be acquired by having lived or worked in or near the park long enough to encounter and become familiar with the full range of typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished.

The areas considered to be "local" to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve include the area within the State of Alaska that extends from Dixon Entrance on the south to Icy Bay on the north shall be considered "near" Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. See attached map of local hire geographic area. Note: ALL communities within this map range may be considered for local hire.

 

The links below will direct you to USAJobs.gov where you can find more details and apply online.

Recruitment Bulletin	Dates Open	Salary
Park Ranger (Interpretation) (seasonal) PLC-focused GS-0025-05/07	1/16/26 - 3/6/26	$22.07 - $35.54 per hour, plus 3% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
Small Craft Operator (seasonal) WG-5786-09	1/5/26 - 1/30/26	$37.33 - $43.56 per hour
Administrative Support Assistant GS-0303-07	1/30/26 - 2/4/26	$27.34 - $35.54 per hour, plus 3% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)

 

Jobs with Park Partners and Area Businesses

• Alaska Geographic, our non-profit partner of Glacier Bay and other national parks in Alaska, also hires summer seasonal employees.
• Glacier Bay Lodge & Tours also hires for a variety of positions each summer.

For information about the community of Gustavus, where Glacier Bay National Park employees live, see these links.

• Other jobs in Glacier Bay
• List of businesses providing area visitor services.

Additional Resources

• Glacier Bay Employment Frequently Asked Questions
• National Park Service Employment Website

 

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.