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Educational Technician (Seasonal)
National Park Service · Posted 56 days ago
On-site International Falls, MN $19.5 – $31.4/hr Apply by Jul 30, 2026 Education And Training Technician ENFJESFJESTJISFJ Trades
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Open to the first 75 applicants or until 07/30/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Likely entry on duty: Nov - Dec 2026.
What You'll Do
- →The purpose of this position is to teach education programs in-person as well as via distance learning channels, primarily for school, youth and other organized student groups.
- →This position may also assist with regular interpretation programming including staffing the front desk and leading tours.
- →Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Create program props, worksheets, handouts, other audio/visual aids, and computer-generated presentations to enhance education and interpretive programs.
- →Assist with day-to day operation of the education program including answering phones, record keeping, internal communications, correspondences, and materials maintenance and storage.
- →Present environmental and curriculum-based education programs for kindergarten through high school students following established themes, learning objectives, curriculum requirements, and guidelines, utilizing teaching methods appropriate to each grade level.
- →For the GS-07 level the additional duties may also apply: Research, develop, and present resource-based interpretive programs for the public during peak visitation periods or if staff shortages occur.
- →Contact with park visitors through informal roving assignments and at visitor centers and responds to visitor questions, emergencies, or other needs by phone, email, or in person.
- →Serve as mentor for student interns and other team members.
- →Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather from snow, wind, and rain to sun and heat.
- →Work involves standing for long periods of time, walking over rough and uneven terrain and living in close quarters with co-workers.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship required.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
- ✓Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
- ✓Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
- ✓Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing.
- ✓You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
- ✓You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.
- ✓You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists.
- ✓Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- ✓Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
Personality Fit
Job ID: c72cfbb7-33ef-4d56-95b2-3eacbedc828f
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