SkillBridge Opportunities - Internship
Utilizing the Department of Defense’s (DOD) SkillBridge Program, the National Park Service (NPS) seeks to engage separating service members in a variety of career fields ranging from resource management and facility maintenance to interpretation and administrative support. Open opportunities can be found by searching this site: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/FILTERNPS. *Please direct all questions to the POC listed on the opportunity's page.
SkillBridge participants can expect to work alongside National Park Service (NPS) staff in a wide variety of career fields including but not limited to administration, interpretation, resource protection, facility maintenance, etc. Job duties are unique to each position and will be included in the opportunity announcement. *Interested candidates must apply via the opportunity announcements found here: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/FILTERNPS.
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
Each NPS site may have additional or unique requirements. Be sure to ask when inquiring about a SkillBridge opportunity.
Applicants should be prepared to submit a current resume when applying to the program. *Successful completion of the program does not guarantee employment.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway