Mountaineering Park Ranger

National Park Service Talkeetna, Alaska $ 27 – $ 35

Contract Closes 26 Oct 2026 · 7 days left

Talkeetna, Alaska $ 27 – $ 35 Contract Closes 26 Oct 2026

What the job is
The National Park Service is hiring a seasonal Park Ranger for mountaineering in Talkeetna, Alaska. This is a temporary job for up to six months. You will work in Denali and other high mountain areas. This job takes place in wild areas and can be dangerous.

What you will do
You will lead long trips in high mountains. You will lead search and rescue missions using climbing gear and helicopters. You will patrol the park by walking, skiing, or using dog sleds. You will use small boats like rafts. You will give safety tips to climbers and visitors. You will write reports and look into accidents. You will work in very cold weather and at very high heights.

What you need
You must be a U.S. citizen. You must pass a drug test and a background check. You need a valid driver's license. You must be a very good climber and skier. You must be strong enough to lift 150 pounds and carry heavy bags. You need medical training like an EMT or Wilderness First Responder. You also need training in avalanche safety. You must be okay with working at night and on weekends.

What you will get
You will get paid between 27.54 and 35.54 per hour. The government has housing available for you to live in. You will receive a uniform and money to help pay for it. You will get to work in one of the most famous mountain parks in the world.