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Open: May 18, 2026 — Closes: June 1, 2026
Summary
This position is located in Frances Perkins National Monument, in the Interpretation Division. The typical seasonal period for Frances Perkins National Monument is May - November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: June 2026
Major Duties
Coordinating the operation of a visitor facility and information desk to include developing daily work schedules for tours of duty and location of assignments. Developing and presenting a wide variety of formal and informal audience and learner-centered interpretive experiences using a variety of fully developed interpretive skills, techniques, and tools delivered in-person and through interpretive media and technology. Training, mentoring, coaching and evaluating a broad range of interpretive programs and products conducted by fellow interpreters, critique these activities, and recommend individual or program improvements. Identifying effective customer service practices and facilitating a collaborative, proactive, and welcoming work environment. Coordinating the development and implementation of special projects from beginning to end. NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039 hours limit. This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season dates noted in the Summary above. In support of Executive Order (EO) 14189 "Celebrating America's 205th Birthday" and EO 14314 "Making America Beautiful Again by Improving our National Parks" the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has approved an exception to the 1039 hour time limitation for this position. This approval extends the time limitation up to 1560 hours for this temporary seasonal appointment. Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. The employees of the National Park Service care for special places that are the heritage of all Americans. Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Park ranger - interpreters connect people to parks. They play a key role in ensuring that visitors have a meaningful, satisfying, and safe park experience, help visitors decide how to spend their time in the park, and inform them about the wonders that await their discovery. Park ranger - interpreters are specially trained to engage the public so that each park visitor can find a personal connection with the meanings and values found in the places and stories of that park. They help visitors explore the many dimensions of parks by introducing them to a variety of perspectives. By providing the opportunity for visitors to care about the places they visit, they promote stewardship and the opportunity for those visitors to care for park resources. National parks are among the most remarkable places in America for recreation, learning, and inspiration. The work done by park ranger-interpreters through effective interpretive and educational programs encourages the development of a personal stewardship ethic and broadens public support for preserving and protecting park resources, so that they may be enjoyed by present and future generations. Newcastle, Maine is a small, close-knit coastal community of just over 1,800 residents, known for its historic charm, scenic landscapes, and deep sense of place. Nestled along the Damariscotta River, it offers peaceful rural living with easy access to year-round amenities in the neighboring twin villages of Newcastle and Damariscotta. The town provides a strong blend of heritage and modern life, with historic homes, working farms, and a vibrant village center that supports local businesses, arts, and community traditions. Despite its tranquil feel, Newcastle is conveniently located: just 23 miles from Augusta and 41 miles from Portland, making regional services, cultural events, and transportation options readily accessible. For those working at the Frances Perkins National Monument, Newcastle offers an ideal home base-quiet, community-oriented, and deeply connected to the landscapes and stories that define this part of mid-coast Maine.
