Student Trainee

1 month ago

Mammoth Cave, United States National Park Service Full time

Temporary appointment not-to-exceed one year but may be extended each year without further competition, if you continue to meet the eligibility requirements under the Pathways Internship program and funding is available.

Interns may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to permanent employment.

Major Duties:


As a NPS Visitor Use Assistant, incumbent is responsible for collecting appropriate fees at our visitor center or campground following established accountability guidelines for handling government funds.

Under guidance of a higher graded VUA performs opening and closing shift functions. You will be the frontline employee providing information to customers regarding tours, park passes, hiking trails, etc. about Mammoth Cave NP. Position requires night, weekend, and holiday work - no exceptions.

Area/Duty Station Information:

Position Location:
Mammoth Cave National Park, Mammoth Cave, KY.

Area Information:
Mammoth Cave National Park is in the beautiful farm country of south-central Kentucky. Housing in the area is plentiful and reasonably priced.

Medical attention is available in proximity and the major metropolitan areas of Louisville, KY and Nashville, TN are approximately a 1 1/2-hour drive from the park.

The people are friendly, local, and regional culture and history are fascinating, recreational opportunities are many.

The city of Bowling Green, KY is approximately 35 miles from the park with an estimated population of over 60,000.

Also, the city of Glasgow, KY is approximately 19 miles from the park with an estimated population of 14,200.
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