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Are interpreter interns paid at NPS?

Your stipend as an interpretive intern depends entirely on the organization you get the internship through. Some parks run their own interpretive internship programs and are able to provide sizable stipends ($225/week); other internships managed through the Student Conservation Association earn a...
Environment Compensation National Park Service Park Interpretive Intern position
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What's it like in a day in the life of a Visitor Use Assistant at National Park Service?

A day in the life of a Visitor Use Assistant definitely depends on which national park you work at and where you work within that park. Some VUAs work in campgrounds and you can expect to check-in campers, orient them to the park and the campground, give them information about hikes and sites in ...
Day in the Life National Park Service Visitor Use Assistant
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How much work-life balance can I expect to have as a Visitor Use Assistant at National Park Service?

Work-life balance working as a Visitor Use Assistant and for the National Park Service is generally very easy to achieve. At the level a VUA operates, there is typically ample time after work and on your off days to explore the park you are in and mingle with fellow rangers. 
Work-Life Balance National Park Service Visitor Use Assistant
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What are the main qualities/experiences that I should focus on in an interview for a Intern position at National Park Service?

The primary thing that someone should understand when looking at a job for the NPS is what the individual is passionate about. The NPS as a multitude of opportunities, but determining a certain attribute that you prefer in a park ranger is important. For example, the majority of the job for park ...
Internship Interview National Park Service
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What can I expect to be compensated for an Intern at National Park Service?

This varies park-to-park, even for internships. For example, my internship payed $125 biweekly. In total, I was compensated $750 by the end of the summer. This is lower on the spectrum in terms of compensation compared to other parks (I worked in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park). The rece...
Internship Compensation National Park Service
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What are the main qualities/experiences that I should focus on in an interview for a Dock Manager position at National Park Service?

I would say that leadership skills, managing other employees of varying ages, and being respectful to the customer is a particular highlight of the job. A calm, patient mind is needed when working as a Dock Manager especially due to how often we interact with the park-goers.
Interview Management National Park Service Dock Manager
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What can I expect to be compensated as a Dock Manager at National Park Service?

In the range of $10.50-13.00, it depends on location and how in demand the job currently is.
Compensation Management National Park Service Dock Manager
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What is a day in the life of a Park Ranger at National Park Service like?

A day in the park service can be very worth while, being able to teach and help the public have a better understanding about the public lands that we do protect. you can go from working in a visitor center to hiking over 10 miles. giving tours to children and helping them understand the geology a...
Environment Day in the Life National Park Service Park Ranger
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How much work-life balance can I expect to have as a Park Ranger at National Park Service?

Most parks when work full time it can be very time consuming. the park that i have worked at has 4 days 10 hours that would give me a 3 day weekend and able to explore other places especially around here in Utah. you can make new connections for a better reference in the future. getting to know t...
Work-Life Balance National Park Service Park Ranger
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Looking for tips to help me prepare for an upcoming interview! It's for an event planner position at National Park Service.

I had just two phone interviews because I was long distance when I applied. Recall any experience you had in civic engagement volunteering or government work. Leave out all the talk about being really creative because there are so many regulations that prohibit activities, but highlight what you ...
Interview National Park Service Park Federal Agency Event Planner
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What's an average day as an assistant instructor at national park service like?

I wasn't working directly for the National Park Service, but as an assistant instructor for an archaeological field school that was run through the National Park Service and National Forest Service. As an assistant instructor, I would help teach teams of students different archaeological techniqu...
Environment Instructor Assistant National Park Service Park Assistant Instructor
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What does an event planner do every day when working at the National Park Service?

In the mornings attend the Interprtation team meetings. Hear how the front desk needs support and share updates on the programs. Check emails that share places to promote the event, list meetings to attend, and have responses from vendors or performers for the event. Many parks work with Native A...
Day in the Life National Park Service Park Federal Agency Event Planner
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Is there much of a work-life balance as an Assistant Instructor at National Park Service?

This was a summer position, and when on the job, we would camp on-site for 10 days at a time. This means that you're constantly on the job! It's also very fun because you grow very close to the other people working on or taking the field school. Although actual work is only from 9-5 every day or ...
Work-Life Balance Instructor Assistant National Park Service Assistant Instructor
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How would you describe the culture at National Park Service?

Personally, I had a great experience at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Everyone I interacted with loved their jobs and were passionate about protecting Hawaii's unique environment and serving their community. Each person was outgoing and curious, always looking to improve. They were all supporti...
Environment Company Culture National Park Service Park National Park Service-Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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How much ownership over my work should I be expected to have as a youth ranger at National Park Service?

As a Youth Interpretation Ranger at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, you are expected to learn three basic tours to lead visitors around different areas of the park. Each of these tours has a different theme and vary in duration from 20 minutes to an hour. Depending on your work schedule, you may ...
Environment Work Ownership Universal Parks & Resorts National Park Service National Park Service-Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Youth Interpretation Ranger
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How much ownership over my work am I expected to have as a Wildlife Intern at National Park Service?

while I worked as a wildlife intern with Redwood National Park I had a great amount of ownership over my work. For awhile it was all just a learning experience but once I got the hang of it I basically did everything myself with little guidance. The NPS staff are all amazing and very helpful and ...
Internship Environment Work Ownership National Park Service Wildlife Intern
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