Jobs and Internships


 
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Park staff at Weir Farm "come together" to provide for excellent visitor experiences and important resource preservation.

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Work at Weir Farm NHP!

Pursue a career with the National Park Service right here in Connecticut. Weir Farm NHP is always on the lookout for positive, highly motivated staff with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage their time wisely. As a team, Weir Farm NHP values equity and collaboration.

National Park Service positions at Weir Farm NHP are federal jobs. As such, applications are posted through USA Jobs (usajobs.gov).

Typical job openings include seasonal park ranger and maintenance worker positions. These positions work Wednesday through Sunday for the park’s six-month season. Seasonal job openings are routinely posted in November and start the following April, so be sure to check USA Jobs often!

Applying for federal jobs

Creating a federal resume and applying for federal jobs online doesn’t have to be intimidating. Check out these tips and tricks to make the most out of your job search and application.

  1. Make an account on USAJobs to create your employment profile

  1. Save a search with your job criteria to receive emails when new jobs are posted

  1. Prepare a federal resume now so you’re ready to apply when the perfect opportunity comes along

Get help on creating your resume and using USAJobs on the USAJobs help page.

The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

 
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Interns have the chance to learn a variety of skills, including historic preservation.

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Internships

Learn valuable skills while doing rewarding work as a paid intern at Weir Farm NHP. Internship programs offer a variety of positions, from community outreach to curatorial research, that support personal career development and the National Park Service mission. Through partnerships with stewardship organizations, Weir Farm NHP offers youth interns 30 years and under:

  • AmeriCorps Education Awards

  • Job shadowing and enrichment opportunities

  • Hands-on National Park Service experience and professional development

  • Public Land Corps hiring authority to help when applying for future jobs in the NPS

Interested in kickstarting your NPS career? Email the park to join our internship mailing list and be the first to know when internships positions are available.

 
 

Last updated: January 24, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

735 Nod Hill Road
Wilton, CT 06897

Phone:

203 834-1896 x0

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