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National Park Service Employment Opportunities

The National Park Service is hiring for full-time and part-time positions along the Blue Ridge Parkway for the 2024 Summer Season:

To apply, visit USAJobs.gov. Positions will be only be open for a few days, or until an applicant limit is reached before then. Maintenance positions will be open continuously. Specific information will be available on the job posting.

If you're really interested in working for the National Park Service but don't know where to start, reach out to Ranger Olivia at olivia_burke@nps.gov.

Interested in helping but want more flexibility? Volunteer with the National Park Service! Volunteers help make the Parkway a more enjoyable place, from keeping the picnic areas clean to educating the public. For more information, reach out to the volunteer office at blri_volunteers@nps.gov

Rough Ridge Rovers

Rough Ridge Rovers Pizza & Information Session

Enjoy some pizza and learn more about the Rough Ridge Rovers!

Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023,
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Location: Rankin Science West 345

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Rough Ridge Rovers Training Hike

Date: Sunday, September 24, 2023
Time: 9-11 a.m.

Additional details available at the "Pizza & Information Session."

Questions? Contact Dr. Mark Spond (spondmd@appstate.edu).