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Open: November 4, 2026 — Closes: November 13, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Park Guide with National Park Service. The primary purpose of this position is to provide guide services to visitors. The work involves giving talks, interpreting natural and historic features, answering questions, guiding tours, and providing miscellaneous services to visitors.
Major Duties
These permanent full-time interpretive Park Guide positions are located at sites across the beautiful and historic Golden Gate National Recreation Area including: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Fort Point/Presidio, and Marin Headlands. Generally staff are stationed at one site, though there may be flexibility to move between sites during your time at Golden Gate. They will be expected to learn opening and closing procedures, offer public talks and tours, and respond to visitor questions, among other duties. Each position will have a selection of collateral duties depending on the skills of the person and the needs of the site. These can include focus areas such as: volunteer program support, seasonal staff training, digital media support, night tour programming (Alcatraz), or special event support. We have a strong division that focuses on excellent interpretation, employee wellness, professional development opportunities for staff and creating transformative experiences in our national parks. These positions are located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Limited park housing may be available for permanent employees through a bid system. Transitional housing is typically available for 3 months. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Presents interpretive and education programs. Greet visitors, provide information, give formal and informal presentations, and direction. Independently operates a vistor center and advise visitors of the regulations governing visitation to the sites and the need to protect resources. Responsible for monitioring and reporting the condition of the park resources, working closely with interpretive closely with interpretive colleagues, other divisions, and ensuring the safety of visitors, employees and the public.
