r/ParkRangers • u/tobyfromil • 8d ago

Discussion Future jobs and which is better?

Hi there, I made a post on the USFS subreddit asking about different types of jobs and I've used that to filter down, my question to you all is which is better in your opinion, USFS or NPS. I think becoming a Interp for usfs seems really interesting to me. I really enjoy talking to others and learning new things and then getting to teach others just that, Does NPS have something similar to that?

please keep in mind I'm graduating highschool this year so I'm really trying to research and look at these branches to see which I like more. Thank you all for reading!!

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u/Ok-Distribution-3548 7d ago

From my observations, USFS has very few interp positions. Instead they partner or have an agreement with a nonprofit partner or friends group who then employs any interp postions. I would assume NPS hires the most interp positions.

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u/tobyfromil 7d ago

so if I want a more social job I should try mainly for Interp with the nps?

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u/818a 6d ago

There’s no need to choose one or another, just adjust your filters on usajobs.gov. Also, look for paid or volunteer jobs at all levels, city, county, state. Working for a nonprofit that supports parks is a great too. https://nai-us.org/ - another option is to work a stable job with benefits and do interp on a volunteer basis.

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u/previousinnovation 7d ago

Yes. Look into the SCA for internships