Park Naturalists

Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.

What you’d do

Provide care for park program animals.
Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.
Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
Plan and organize public events at the park.
Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
Train staff and volunteers on park programs.
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Tour Guides and Escorts
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and…
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Forest and Conservation Technicians
Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources.
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Recreation Workers
Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Range Managers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Fish and Game Wardens
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife.
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Conservation Scientists
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree