Internships WY State Parks & Historic Sites

Position: Internships WY State Parks & Historic Sites 2026-00385
Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a statewide opportunity for five seasonal internships with State Parks, Historic Sites, or internships for Law Enforcement. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to work in a state park or historic site and receive experience while learning from professional staff. The seasonal employment period is typically from mid-May to mid-September. Some seasonal positions may begin earlier in the year and/or extend longer into the fall.

The actual length of employment depends on the work location and the type of job performed.

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Human Resource Contact:

Ashley Bray / ashley.bray /

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions for Visitor Services, Maintenance, Interpretation, and Law Enforcement are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level. Internships are aimed ernships are 130-hour, 4-week programs that take place throughout the summer season. The hours are not required to be consecutive and are not required to be at the same site.

Visitor Services Associate - Fee Collector $12 - $16/hour:

* Greet visitors, collect admission fees, and provide excellent customer service.

* Answer visitor questions and provide pertinent information about the site, including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest.

* Handle monetary transactions, which include fee collection and gift shop sales.

* Responsible for cash register reconciliation.

* Responsible for restocking gift shop shelves and tracking inventory.

* Answer a multi-line telephone system transferring calls to appropriate personnel.

* Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry.

* Perform opening and closing duties, as well as cleaning and maintenance as needed.

* Provide janitorial services in the building and will assist the Fee Supervisor with special projects and events.

* Assist sites with special projects and events.

Maintenance $12 - $16/hour:

* Perform routine building, grounds, and landscape maintenance, minor carpentry repairs, painting, and mowing.

* Assist staff in the construction, installation, maintenance, renovation of grounds and buildings, and preventive maintenance.

* Clean and service restrooms, shelters, and buildings, and remove litter from grounds, parking lots, and other public areas.

* Operate and/or drive a variety of vehicles, including light, and heavy equipment.

* Operate various maintenance equipment, such as mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment required in daily operations. Utilize various hand and power tools.

* Follow proper handling and safety procedures involving cleaning chemicals and fuel products encountered in daily operations, including proper Personal Protective Equipment usage.

* Provide excellent customer service. May interact with the visiting public, answering basic questions.

* Assist sites with special projects and events.

Interpretation $12 - $16/hour:

* Greet visitors and provide excellent customer service.

* Answer visitor questions and provide pertinent information about the site, including interpretation and orientation of facilities and local points of interest.

* Develop and execute interpretive programs for the district, such as natural resource programs, cultural resource programs, recreation programs, and youth programs.

* Assist with special projects and events.

* Assist in creating social media, outreach, and other non-personal content.

* Responsible for administrating, restocking, and tracking program inventory.

* Assist with general administrative duties, reports, and data entry.

* Perform opening and closing duties and janitorial services and maintenance as needed.

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Park Ranger $15 - $18/hour:

A seasonal park ranger internship with an option for additional years. Summers only. Aimed at Freshmen to Seniors studying in Natural Resources, Wildlife Biology, or Criminal Justice programs.

* The Ranger First Philosophy

* Visitor Education

* Visitor Contacts

* Visitor Safety

* Natural Resource Protection

* Park Law Enforcement

* Park Management

* Revenue and User Fee Collection

* Working relationships with other park staff.

* Park Ranger Staffing Models

* Principles of Search and Rescue

* Administrative duties related to park operations and park law enforcement.

* Park Patrol Techniques

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference will be given to students enrolled in the fields of Natural Resources, Wildlife Biology, Criminal Justice, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality, History, Museum Studies, or other…