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Are you interested in conservation, want to build lifelong connections to the outdoors, and gain professional skills? Become a steward of our public lands and learn about all the opportunities through the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21 CSC). This is a national effort to put thousands of America’s young people 16-30 years old and military veterans 35 years old or younger to work, protecting, restoring, and enhancing America’s great outdoors. This national effort includes the Public Lands Corps, a work and education program for young people and veterans.
Here are just a few types of service corps opportunities you can participate in:
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Natural resources
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Cultural resources
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Historic preservation
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Communications
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Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM)
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Community building
For National Park Service opportunities, visit our "Work With Us" page. For a list of jobs and internships through our partner, The Corps Network, visit the "Jobs at Corps" page. Also check out this video to learn more about the important work Corps are doing across the country.
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21 CSC Partners
Check out a list of conservation and service corps partners of the National Park Service.
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Hiring Pathways
Learn how you can use a hiring authority to help you qualify for a job.
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Work With Us
Discover jobs, paid internships, and volunteer opportunities with the National Park Service.
Last updated: May 2, 2025