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Youth employees help with various projects at National Capital Parks-East.

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National Park Service Job Opportunities

Applications for jobs with the National Park Service are accepted via USAJOBS, the federal government's official source for federal job listings and employment opportunity information.

National Park Service Experienced Services Program

The National Park Service (NPS) Experienced Services Program (ESP) offers individuals 55 and older temporary paid assignments to support and augment the capacity of the NPS to meet itsʹ mission, goals and objectives in areas where it lacks sufficient expertise, technical skills and/or capacity. Working with the Center for Workforce Inclusion (an ESP provider since 2008), the NPS uses the ESP to add capacity quickly and to support Federal workers working to sustain park operations. The ESP also provides NPS with additional capacity to respond to unexpected events and issues that can occur.

The Center for Workforce Inclusion administers the Experienced Services Program as a national nonprofit organization selected by the National Park Service. After qualified applicants are selected through the Center’s application process, the NPS staff oversees the work activities of ESP Enrollees while the Center provides payroll, time record maintenance, record keeping, and administrative support.

Click here to see the list of positions open at National Capital Parks - East.

Student Conservation Association (SCA)


Do you like working as part of a team to get things done? Do you just love being outdoors? Join an SCA Crew and plug yourself into SCA's nationwide network of young conservationists –thousands of students who are as passionate as you are about preserving wild lands, protecting nature in urban areas, and keeping the planet green.

Who may apply: High school and/or College students (may not be required to be a student), ages 15-26

Where: Across the United States, including Washington, DC.

More Info: SCA offers many positions in the Washington, DC. area, including but not limited to crews working in Anacostia Park, Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens, Fort Dupont Park, and more. There is a one-time $25 application fee, but the fee can be waived. For more information about SCA positions, please visit the SCA's website.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)


SYEP strives to provide young people with the opportunity to, earn money and gain meaningful work experience; learn and develop the skills, attitudes, and commitment necessary to succeed in today's world of work; gain exposure to various exciting career industries; and interact with dynamic working professionals in a positive work environment.

Who: District of Columbia residents, ages 14-24

Where: National Park Service sites in the District of Columbia

More Info: The Summer Youth Employment Program works with the National Park Service to hire young people to work at Fort Dupont Park and at Anacostia Park. When you apply for the position, note that you would like to work in National Capital Parks-East. For more information about working in a National Park Service site in the District of Columbia this summer, please visit the District of Columbia's government website.

COVID-19 Hiring Authority

Below are links to Job Announcements that are currently open within National Capital Parks - East. Within each link are position descriptions, wages and instructions on how to apply.

Motor Vehicle Operator, WG-5703-07; National Capital Parks-East
 

Current Job Opportunities

Last updated: September 8, 2022

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1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, DC 20020

Phone:

(771) 208-1453

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