Work With Us

2023 intern Jaiden Garcia leads a nature walk with visitors

NPS

Be a part of the National Park Service Team

Great Sand Dunes offers opportunities for internships, seasonal and permanent employment. It takes a workforce with a myriad of skills and backgrounds to fulfill our mission.

There are many branches of our workforce that include work related to:

• Fees and Administatrative specialists
• Visitor and Resource Protection Law Enforcement Rangers
• Visitor Services and Education Rangers
• Science, Cultural, and Natural Resources Technicians and Specialists
• Custodial and Facilities Maintenance

 

Current Job Opportunities

Current Job Openings for Great Sand Dunes on USA Jobs (Note some jobs listed here may be listings for multiple locations including Great Sand Dunes)

 

Research Associates will join park staff and other interns in visitor engagement, such as the Junior Ranger Program.

NPS / Sierra Willoughby

Visitor Services and Interpretive Specialist

Great Basin Institute Research Associate Program

The Research Associate Program at Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the National Park Service at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, is recruiting two (2) Interpretation Specialists to participate in interpretation and visitor services activities. These Positions are for 1 year duration with possibility of extenstion.

The primary purpose of this position is to interpret resources to convey national significance, connect visitors to personal relevance, facilitate shared learning, support specific learning objectives to meet educator and community needs, inform the public for compliance and safety, support management of natural and cultural resources representative of national heritage, and enhance mutual understanding for individual and social benefit. The position is primarily responsible for carrying out interpretive assignments of limited complexity that involve the application of general program knowledge and the fundamental principles, concepts, and methods of interpretation. Work also involves developmental assignments and some limited responsibility for initiating, developing, and/or modifying work methods.

For More information and How to Apply, Please Visit Great Basin Institute

 

Commercial Use Authorizations

CUAs are needed to conduct business in the park and preserve, including commercially-guided activities, concessions, etc.

You'll find information and required forms on our Permits page.