Park Ranger (Interpretation) (Seasonal) – Alaska Region

The Alaska Region of the Park Service is filling seasonal interpretive ranger jobs for 2027 at more than twenty duty stations, including Denali, Glacier Bay, Wrangell-St. Elias, Kenai Fjords, Sitka and Kotzebue. Rangers write and lead guided walks, campfire and evening programs, staff visitor centers and rove in the field answering questions, with some cashier work and emergency first contact. GS-5 needs a year of related experience (guiding, teaching, park or resource work) or a four-year degree with related coursework; GS-7 adds training other staff. Expected start is between March and July 2027 for an appointment capped at 1,039 hours. Government quarters may be required at some parks and housing may be offered, but it is not guaranteed. Pay is $22.07 to $35.54 an hour before any locality or cost-of-living adjustment. Apply on USAJOBS with a resume of no more than two pages; the announcement closes 10/26/2026 or once 300 applications arrive.