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Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: October 26, 2026
Summary
The purpose of this position is to teach education programs in-person in classrooms & in the park, as well as via distance learning channels primarily for school, youth & other organized groups to students throughout United States. Anticipated Season: April - October 2027. Applicants must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/26/2026 to be considered. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:
Major Duties
Some of the Education Technician Duties include but are not limited to: Assist with the development of educational materials. Present, or assist in the presentation, of curriculum-based educational activities to applicable audiences, in both the classroom and field settings. Assist with educational program partnerships with outside organizations. Physical Demands: The work requires stamina and fitness for long periods of outdoor activity, including hiking on rough ground and uneven trails, riding as a passenger on ferries of varying sizes on smooth and rough seas, management of school groups that may exceed 100 students, standing and speaking to large groups. Lifting and carrying teaching gear requires the ability to manage loads of at least 50 pounds. Travel requires using park vehicles and city-wide public transportation system. The work can be stressful due to occasionally high numbers of students, complex staffing arrangements and logistical complexities. Work responsibilities require occasional heavy lifting, periods of walking, long periods of standing or sitting, and working in sometimes harsh environmental conditions of wind, cold, rain, snow, heat and humidity. Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Programs are conducted in all seasons of the year, sometimes onboard ferries, on islands, or in downtown urban spaces, and in a large range of weather and environmental conditions, including high heat, low temperatures, heavy wind, rain, snow and sun exposure. Office work is typically sedentary involving witting and using a computer in a modem office environment. Other work may be in school classrooms, community centers or park visitor centers. Incumbent will wear the NPS uniform. Work is performed in an adequately lit and climate-controlled office as well as in the field - both outdoors and in schools and community centers throughout the city. Office work will require the ability to sit for extended periods of time working at a computer.
