Jobs

Thank you for your interest in employment at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

A wide variety of exciting and challenging employment opportunities await you at Pictured Rocks. We fill positions in many fields, including interpretation, maintenance, resource management, education, law enforcement, and visitor services. All focus on working with the public, and some involve working outdoors. Each job performs a vital function of providing visitors an opportunity to enjoy a unique experience, while working hard to preserve natural and cultural resources for future generations.

We encourage all interested and qualified persons to apply for jobs. We want a workforce that reflects the diversity of America. You must be a United States citizen to be eligible for consideration for employment. Certain jobs may also have age and physical qualifications. Generally, you must be at least 18 years of age. Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/workwithus.htm. The National Park Service fills all positions in accord with U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations.

 

Maintenance Employee

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Seasonal Employment

The National Park Service hires thousands of seasonal employees each year to welcome and educate visitors, conduct research, protect our resources, help keep our parks looking beautiful, and so much more. Seasons vary by park, but summer seasons generally operate between April and September, and winter seasons between October and March.

Tips When Applying to Seasonal Positions

• The park service accepts applications for summer positions generally between October and February and for winter positions between July and August.

• We post all seasonal vacancies on USAJobs. Search "National Park Service" and select "Temporary" in the Work Type field.

• Some of the larger parks receive hundreds of applications for only a handful of openings, so your chances for selection may improve if you apply to a smaller park. Consider volunteering or interning with some of our youth program partners to gain additional experience.

• For more information, see frequently asked questions about seasonal hiring.

• Seasonal Employment Information

 

Current Job Opportunities

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore works with volunteers to staff the Au Sable Light Station and campgrounds.

 

Learn more about volunteering at Pictured Rocks here

 

Equal Opportunity
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.

 

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Youth Conservation Corps

Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) at Pictured Rocks provides an opportunity for students ages 15-18 to gain paid work experience, meet new people, and spend a summer working in the outdoors!
Learn more about Youth Conservation Corps at Pictured Rocks.