Work With Us

2023 intern Jaiden Garcia leads a nature walk with visitors

NPS

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

 

Research Assistant Julie Mao radio tracked elk at Great Sand Dunes during a three-year study.

NPS/Fred Bunch

Employment

Great Sand Dunes hires for a wide variety of jobs. All seasonal and permanent posititions are posted on USAJobs.gov . You can set USAJobs to email you when positions open at the park. Best wishes on your job search!

 

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)

 

Interpretation Assistants provide visitor services such as swearing in visitors who complete Junior Ranger activity books and turn them in at the visitor center information desk.

NPS Photo / Sierra Willoughby

National Park Service Interpretation Assistant – AmeriCorps

This AmeriCorps program partners with the National Park Service (NPS) at Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in southern Colorado. This AmeriCorps position is under direct mentorship and technical guidance of the National Park Service with additional management, support, and administration from Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC). NPS preserves unimpaired natural and cultural resources while upholding the values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration for now and future generations. Great Sand Dunes NP has seen a significant increase in overall park visitation in the last several years and is looking for innovative ways to enhance and improve visitor experience through virtual interactions, digital media, and community outreach.

Start Date: Both positions will start 9/01/2025
End Date(s): 12/05/2025 or 1/02/2026
AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450 Hours and 675 Hours

Learn more and apply here

 

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.