Jobs

 

The trail crew works to repair a washed out bridge on the Chilkoot Trail

NPS photo

The National Park Service offers a wide variety of positions both seasonal and permanent. At Klondike Gold Rush numerous seasonal positions are available each year. These positions may include park ranger, interpreter, trail crew laborer, backcountry ranger, archeologist, biological technician, and other exciting career fields. Seasonal employment typically runs from April-September; however, it depends on the position.

Seasonal and permanent positions are both posted on the USA Jobs website at usajobs.gov. Positions can be posted at anytime and are only open for applications for a limited time. Typically most seasonal positions announced in the fall or the early winter and posted for a short period of time.

Local hire postings are advertised within the local hire region and shared to park social media.

 

Skagway, AK

To be considered for a job at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park make sure to check "Skagway, AK" for location when you apply through USAjobs.gov

 

Current Job Opportunities

 

Local Hire Positions

Local hire positions are available and open to anyone who has lived or worked in Skagway, Dyea, Haines, Juneau, Gustavus, or Klukwan. To apply for a local hire position, please contact the park at 907-983-9211 during office hours: Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 4 PM
or email Tekla Helgason at [e-mail].

Local Hire Position(s) Open Now:
Carpentry Worker WG-4607-07

• Term
• Full-time
• Position open: 11/4/2024-11/15/2024
• $32.11 to $37.45 per hour

Administrative Support Assistant

• Permanent Career Seasonal
• Full-time
• Position open: 11/18/2024-12/02/2024
• $23.88-$31.04 per hour

 

Additional Options

There are lots of ways to work with the National Park Service including:

• Internships with the Student Conservation Association (SCA)
• Working as a Volunteer In Parks (VIP)
• Joining the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) for a summer
• Continued education with the Teacher Ranger Teacher Program