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2023 intern Jaiden Garcia leads a nature walk with visitors

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Be a part of the National Park Service Team

Great Sand Dunes offers opportunities for internships, seasonal and permanent employment. It takes a workforce with a myriad of skills and backgrounds to fulfill our mission.

There are many branches of our workforce that include work related to:

• Fees and Administatrative specialists
• Visitor and Resource Protection Law Enforcement Rangers
• Visitor Services and Education Rangers
• Science, Cultural, and Natural Resources Technicians and Specialists
• Custodial and Facilities Maintenance

 

Current Internship Opportunities

 

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SIP program

Natural Resource Management Assistant

This position offered through the Scientists in Parks program, will work with both the visitor services and the resource management team to work directly with park biologists, archeologist, and geologist in ongoing efforts of scientific research, inventory, and monitoring of park conditions in the field. Monitoring the park for dark sky conditions will be a focus for this position.

The Intern will also work directly with the Interpretation and visitor services branch of the park to prepare and present dark sky and astronomy themed public programs at the park amphitheater and assist interpretive rangers with orientation and information in the field and at the visitor center.

This Scientist in Parks internship is for 12 weeks from Late May to Mid-August. Local applicants in the San Luis Valley are highly encouraged to apply. This position is ideal for any degree-seeking college student, recent college graduate, current high school student, that has been taken any science and communication coursework.

Benefits Include:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: $ 1,956.35 upon successful completion of position
• Weekly Living Allowance: $ 700.00 per week, fixed rate
• Student Loan Forbearance if applicable (administered by MyAmeriCorps, directly)
• Student Loan Interest Payments if applicable (administered through MyAmeriCorps, directly)

Applications for this position are being accepted by applying HERE on the Scientist In Parks website up until Feb. 15 -or- when 60 completed applications are received. Interested parties are encouraged to apply early.

Any specific questions about thia opportunities can be directed to park ranger Luke Anders at 719-378-6342

 

The opportunity is with the Conservation Legacy's Southwest Conservation Corps

Conservation Legacy

National Park Service Interpretation Assistant

The park is actively working with Conservation Legacy in recruiting an internship through the Individual Placement program to assist with the visitor services and interpretation. This position is 33 weeks from mid-March to late October and will focus on orienting park visitors while patrolling outdoor areas and staffing the visitor center. This internship will have the opportunity to work alongside park rangers and learn how to present effective interpretive programs to the public.

Benefits Include:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,176.50
• Living Allowance of $600.00 per week, distributed bi-weekly
• Additional Benefit of $130.00 per week, distributed bi-weekly

Applications for the Interpretive Assistant position are being accepted at by applying here on the Conservation Legacy website on or before February 1st 2026.

Any specific questions about thia opportunities can be directed to park ranger Luke Anders at 719-378-6342

 

Current Job Opportunities

Current Job Openings for Great Sand Dunes on USA Jobs (Note some jobs listed here may be listings for multiple locations including Great Sand Dunes)

 

Commercial Use Authorizations

CUAs are needed to conduct business in the park and preserve, including commercially-guided activities, concessions, etc.

You'll find information and required forms on our Permits page.