Ready to make a difference where city life meets incredible natural and recreation opportunities? Join us as a Seasonal Outdoor Recreation Planner at Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, a National Park unit in the heart of a vibrant metro area. This is your chance to help protect the Mississippi River corridor while connecting millions of urban residents to its incredible natural and cultural resources.

What Makes This Role Unique

This position blends urban planning and outdoor recreation. You’ll work on projects that balance city development with conservation, ensuring people can enjoy nature right in their own backyard. You’ll collaborate with local governments, community organizations, and partners to make recreation accessible and sustainable.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and enhance recreation opportunities along the river corridor for diverse urban communities.
• Review projects for environmental compliance to protect sensitive resources amid city growth.
• Analyze visitor trends and data to guide smart recreation management decisions.
• Support planning documents and reports that shape how millions experience nature in an urban setting.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Work in a one-of-a-kind National Park unit that combines city energy with riverfront beauty.
• Your efforts directly protect the Mississippi River and connect people to its resources.
• Gain real-world experience in recreation planning, environmental compliance, and urban conservation partnerships.

Ideal Candidate

• Organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about the outdoors and community engagement.
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and working independently.
• Interested in NEPA or environmental review processes (experience is a bonus!).
• Visitor Use Monitoring and/or Planning experience or interest

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Seasonal appointment (typically May–September).
• Must meet GS-7 qualification standards (education and/or experience).
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and travel as needed.