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Glacier Bay National Park and PreserveMurrellets feed at sea, but nest in old growth trees.
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Working for the National Park Service

The National Park Service is an agency of the U.S. Government, Department of the Interior.

  • Detailed background about employment and careers with the National Park Service: Employment Information
  • Direct questions about working for Glacier Bay National Park to e-mail us or call 907-697-2634.
  • For information about relocating to Alaska, see Thinking About Relocating To Alaska by the Alaska Dept. of Labor.
  • For information about the community of Gustavus, where Glacier Bay National Park employees live, see these links.
  • For a current list of openings see USAJobs Gustavus Alaska listings. Note that this includes all Alaska positions, not just Glacier Bay.
  • If you are interested in seasonal positions, please visit the National Park Service website for temporary employment.
  • Finally, local residents may be eligible to apply for certain "local hire" jobs (Public Law 96-486), that are not advertised nationally. For those check your post office bulletin board or call 697-2634.

Working for Concessionaires

Concessionaires are private businesses that provide necessary and appropriate visitor services inside the park under contract with the National Park Service.

lungwort  

Did You Know?
Lungwort lichens get their name because their appearance is similar to lung tissue. Some lungworts are able to convert atmospheric nitrogen to forms that other lichens and plants can use. The presence of lungwort is an indicator of a rich, unpolluted forest habitat.

Last Updated: April 19, 2008 at 22:02 EST