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Park Rangers

Resources & Associations

The ANPR's mission is "to communicate for, about, and with National Park Service employees of all disciplines; to promote and enhance the professions, spirit, and mission of National Park Service employees; to support management and the perpetuation of the National Park Service and the National Park System; and to provide a forum for professional enrichment." Contact the ANPR directly for more information.
Association of National Park Rangers (ANPR)
12675 S. Sunrise Shadow Dr.
Marana, AZ, 85658-4811
Email: ask.a.ranger@anpr.org
https://www.anpr.org

For information about state parks and employment opportunities, contact the National Association of State Park Directors.
National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD)
10120 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC, 29223
Email: info@stateparks.org
https://www.stateparks.org

For general career information, visit the NPCA's Web site.
National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA)
777 6th Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20001-3723
Tel: (800) 628-7275
Tel 2: (202) 223-6722
Email: npca@npca.org
https://www.npca.org

The National Park Service, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, provides information about careers and job openings with the national parks.
National Park Service (NPS)
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20240-0001
http://www.nps.gov

The National Recreation and Park Association provides education, certification, conferences and events, and publications.
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
22377 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA, 20148-4501
Tel: (800) 626-6772
Email: customerservice@nrpa.org
https://www.nrpa.org

For information on volunteer opportunities, contact the Student Conservation Association.
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
1310 N. Courthouse Rd., Suite 110
Arlington, VA, 22201-2594
Tel: (703) 524-2441
https://www.thesca.org

For information on federal employment, visit the USAJOBS Web site.
USAJOBS
https://www.usajobs.gov/

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