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how can i get to be a park guide,assistant guide without a degree.

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Phillip Miller Sacramento, CA

Park Guide, in any form would be welcomed. I do have a california naturalist certification.

5 July 2015 3 replies Career Exploration

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Stephanie Ray El Paso, TX

Most of your Park Ranger positions will require a minimum of a Bachelors degree in either Geology or Environmental Science. You may want to try their volunteer programs and come in through a pathways internship and work your way up the ranks.

10 July 2015 Helpful answer

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Jerry Welsh Middleville, MI

You should research the career field and pull down as many job postings as you can find for the type of job you are interested in, location does not count now. Build a master requirements list, if you find that 90% of the job postings require a Bachelors in Zoology, then maybe you need to lower the search criteria. If you find certain positions do not require the degree, focus on those titles. Bottom learn learn about where you want to go, careeronestop and bls.gov are great resources, but so is the general search engines and job boards. Good luck.

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Justin Moodley Columbus, OH

I would suggest trying an internship or volunteer opportunity with them, and then trying to evolve that into an employment position. You can find more information on both here: http://www.nps.gov/aboutus/workwithus.htm

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