Work With Us

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is staffed by an enthusiastic team of permanent, seasonal, intern, and volunteer workers.

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Join the Team!

The National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and protection of our nation's outstanding natural, cultural, historical, and recreational areas since its establishment in 1916. The management of these areas requires a dedicated work force that is hired through various methods. This information will help you get started on your career with the National Park Service.

Groups of occupations are as follows:

• Administrative and Clerical
• Information Technology
• Concessions Management
• Engineering, Design and Facility Management
• Fee Collection and Dispatch
• Fire Management
• Park Ranger (Law Enforcement, Interpretation, Public Affairs, Park Management)
• Park Guide
• Safety Management
• Science and Resource Management
• Trades and Crafts

Internships

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is hiring paid interns to support public programming, environmental education, and volunteerism in the park.

Positions range from 17 to 48 weeks and offer a living stipend, park housing, and Public Lands Corps federal hiring eligibility (after 640 hrs). Positions include professional development and networking activities, training opportunities, and lots of time in the great outdoors. These are a great pathway into a career with the National Park Service or other public agencies.

Learn more and apply:

Resource Education Internship - Environmental Education

Fish and Feathers Internship - Fishing, Birding, Outdoor Recreation, Education

Community Volunteer Ambassador - Assist Volunteers-in-Parks Program

 

Current Job Opportunities

 

Student Conservation Association

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) offers positions in many park areas. While not a salaried position, you will receive compensation in the form of a stipend, moving expenses or mileage reimbursement and a monetary award which can be used for paying off old school loans or paying for additional classes. To learn more, visit the Student Conservation Association's website, or call [phone].

 

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area provide important support by contributing to Education programs or to park operations and resource stewardship with Trail Maintenance, Clean-Ups, Facilities Maintenance, Resource Monitoring, or other areas.

Email us at [e-mail] to find out more about current opportunities and get involved.

• Trail Maintenance Day (Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - GA)

  Dates: 10/01/2024-10/01/2025

  Activities:

To view more NPS volunteer opportunities, go to www.nps.gov/volunteer or www.volunteer.gov.