Work With Us

 

It takes dozens of National Park Service and partner staff to keep Cuyahoga Valley National Park operating safely and looking its best.

NPS / Ted Toth

Visit any national park destination. Is there a parking lot? A trail? A restroom? Has a grassy area been mowed? Are there lights? Drinking water? Is there an informational sign? Someone to greet the public?

Wherever you look, you might notice the work of National Park Service (NPS) staff, volunteers, and partners. These prople have diverse roles and perform a wide variety of tasks. Some of their work is highly visible out in the park, while other accomplishments may be harder to recognize. Maybe they remove invasive plants and replace them with native species. Maybe they test the drinking water to ensure it's safe to consume. Perhaps they answer and relay radio calls in the Communications Center. Or maybe they remove hazardous trees leaning toward trails or buildings. Parks need a mix of employees, volunteers, and partners to make them great.

Rangers in Various Roles

The National Park Service operates in more than 400 special places across the country. We work in every state and even territories such as Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

We refer to park staff as “rangers.” However, they hold dozens of different job titles and complete an array of projects and duties each season. Explore the following articles to learn about the types of work that rangers do.

 

 

More Than Park Staff

In addition to the staff who wear the “green and gray,” parks get lots of help from volunteers, partners, cooperating associations, and concessionaires. Without their help, the National Park Service could not offer as many programs or serve as many visitors as we do. Learn more about some of Cuyahoga Valley’s partners and volunteer opportunities. We also offer a variety of internships for students and other people interested in exploring a NPS career.

How to Apply

There are special rules for applying for federal jobs. All job opportunities are announced on USAJOBS. Applicants must submit an application for every advertised position they are interested in. There is not a general application for positions. Only US citizens may be considered for government positions with the National Park Service. Learn more about how to apply for jobs with the National Park Service.

 

Current Job Opportunities

Current job opportunities open to the public will appear below when available. Some positions are advertised along with others in the same region. Visit each USAJOBS posting for more information. The only way to apply is via USAJOBS.