--- title: "Outdoor Jobs in Washington DC | National Parks & Federal Conservation Careers" url: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-washington-dc description: "Find outdoor jobs in Washington DC. Discover National Park Service headquarters, federal conservation agencies, C&O Canal, and environmental policy careers." lang: en --- # Outdoor Jobs in Washington, D.C. Join the heart of American conservation. Washington DC hosts NPS headquarters, federal environmental agencies, and miles of urban trails including the historic C&O Canal. ### Active Jobs 85+ ### Top Industry Federal Parks ### Avg Salary Range $48K - $95K ## Job Search Results Showing 1–20 of 188 jobs Active filters: Country: US FEATURED Image: YMCA of the Rockies logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/1789660163500-y3ews8.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Elevate Gap Program - Spring 2027 YMCA of the Rockies (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/ymca-of-the-rockies) Estes Park, CO, US 6 days ago Temporary USD 15 - 16 Get Paid to Work, Explore & Grow in the Colorado Rockies Spring 2027 Elevate Gap Program March 15 – May 28, 2027 | Estes Park, Colorado | Ages 18–23 Your Next Adventure Starts Here. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/ymca-of-the-rockies/jobs/elevate-gap-program-spring-2027-estes-park-7f9da8 Apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/00F1F305D986350F2A5DF3D1AE79350F/jobs/594748 FEATURED Image: HAWKs East Bay logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/1788841984892-8pepl.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### HAWKs Educator HAWKs East Bay (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/hawks-east-bay) Oakland, CA, US 3 weeks ago Part-time HAWKs Educator - Reports to: Field Operations Manager - Location: Oakland, Piedmont, and Berkeley, CA - Position Type: Part-Time (average 10–25 hours/week) - Compensation: $25/hour, plus paid… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/hawks-east-bay/jobs/hawks-educator-oakland-973c73 FEATURED Image: Elements Programs logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/1788551253023-ufw3kj.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Field Mentor Elements Programs (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/elements-programs) Huntington, Utah, US 3 weeks ago Full-time USD 36,400 - 49,920 Elements is a small owner-operated Outdoor Therapy Program. We work with adolescents and young adults struggling with a wide range of mental health and life challenges. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/elements-programs/jobs/field-mentor-huntington-dcc211 Apply: https://form.jotform.com/231373432542046 Image: onX Maps logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/onx-maps-1787747164716.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Senior Product Manager - Content (Offroad) onX Maps (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/onx-maps) Austin, Texas, US 1 day ago GOJ 85 ABOUT onX We’re a team of builders, adventurers, and risk takers using technology to help people confidently explore the outdoors. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/onx-maps/jobs/senior-product-manager-content-offroad-austin-435006 Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onxmaps/jobs/4703435006 ### Access and Stewardship Program Director Austin, Texas, US 1 day ago GOJ 60 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/onx-maps/jobs/access-and-stewardship-program-director-austin-746006 Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onxmaps/jobs/4702746006 Image: onX Maps logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/onx-maps-1788242475762.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Full-Stack Engineer Austin, Texas, US 1 day ago GOJ 85 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/onx-maps/jobs/full-stack-engineer-austin-765006 Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onxmaps/jobs/4708765006 ### Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager - Hunt Austin, Texas, US 1 day ago GOJ 85 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/onx-maps/jobs/senior-lifecycle-marketing-manager-hunt-austin-734006 Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onxmaps/jobs/4702734006 ### Android Engineer III - Hunt Austin, Texas, US 1 day ago GOJ 85 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/onx-maps/jobs/android-engineer-iii-hunt-austin-366006 Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onxmaps/jobs/4706366006 ### Site Reliability Engineer III Austin, Texas, US 1 day ago GOJ 85 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/onx-maps/jobs/site-reliability-engineer-iii-austin-415006 Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onxmaps/jobs/4697415006 ### Senior Web Platform Manager Austin, Texas, US 1 day ago GOJ 85 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/onx-maps/jobs/senior-web-platform-manager-austin-133006 Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onxmaps/jobs/4682133006 ### Senior Product Manager - User Generated Data Austin, Texas, US 1 day ago GOJ 85 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/onx-maps/jobs/senior-product-manager-user-generated-data-austin-372006 Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onxmaps/jobs/4698372006 ### Senior PR Manager Austin, Texas, US 1 day ago GOJ 85 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/onx-maps/jobs/senior-pr-manager-austin-551006 Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onxmaps/jobs/4698551006 ### Senior Legal Counsel Austin, Texas, US 1 day ago GOJ 85 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/onx-maps/jobs/senior-legal-counsel-austin-303006 Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onxmaps/jobs/4696303006 Image: National Park Service logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/national-park-service-1790056873552.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Environmental Protection Specialist National Park Service (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/national-park-service) Washington, DC, US 2 days ago Full-time USD 102,415 - 133,142 GOJ 85 You will serve as a Environmental Protection Specialist with the Regional Office Serving Interior Regions 6, 7, & 8. This announcement is open to career transition eligibles (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) ONLY. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/national-park-service/jobs/environmental-protection-specialist-washington--ST-AV Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/885523600 Image: REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/rei-1765143288852.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### 0011 - Seattle WA - Store Sales Specialist REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/rei-recreational-equipment-inc) Seattle, Washington, US 2 days ago FULL_TIME USD 44,304 - 45,864 GOJ 70 Overview Come shape the future of the outdoors. REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/rei-recreational-equipment-inc/jobs/0011-seattle-wa-store-sales-specialist-seattle-729551 Apply: https://www.rei.jobs/jobs/31887 Image: Alterra logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/alterra-1765035642141.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Jr Sous Chef, Winter 26/27 Alterra (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/alterra) Enumclaw, Washington, US 2 days ago Full time USD 25 - 28 GOJ 50 Seasonal WORK AND PLAY IN THE MOUNTAINS Join our team of big mountain adventurers at the largest ski resort in Washington! Here at Crystal, it’s more than our work. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/alterra/jobs/jr-sous-chef-winter-2627-enumclaw-649655 Apply: https://alterra.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CrystalMountain/job/Enumclaw-WA/Jr-Sous-Chef--Winter-26-27_JR135238 ### Junior Sous Chef Enumclaw, Washington, US 3 days ago Full time USD 25 - 28 GOJ 50 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/alterra/jobs/junior-sous-chef-enumclaw-533578 Apply: https://alterra.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CrystalMountain/job/Enumclaw-WA/Junior-Sous-Chef_JR132875 ### Bike and Ski Shop Service Manager Spokane, Washington, US 4 days ago FULL_TIME USD 56,181 - 70,283 GOJ 88 Overview REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/rei-recreational-equipment-inc/jobs/bike-and-ski-shop-service-manager-spokane-627562 Apply: https://www.rei.jobs/jobs/31872 ### 0065 - Bellingham WA - Sr Sales Specialist - Frontline Bellingham, Washington, US 4 days ago FULL_TIME USD 40,747 - 48,880 GOJ 88 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/rei-recreational-equipment-inc/jobs/0065-bellingham-wa-sr-sales-specialist-frontline-bellingham-412385 Apply: https://www.rei.jobs/jobs/31861 Image: National Park Service logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/national-park-service-1789900769183.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Park Ranger (Interpretation) Fort Washington, MD, US 5 days ago Full-time USD 57,736 - 91,815 GOJ 85 You will serve as a Park Ranger with Fort Washington Park. The purpose of this position is to interpret resources to convey national significance; connect visitors to personal relevance; facilitate… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/national-park-service/jobs/park-ranger-interpretation-fort-washington-MP-AMB Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/885306300 Image: Bass Pro Shops logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/bass-pro-shops-1772579978584.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Overnight Task Team - Part time Bass Pro Shops (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/bass-pro-shops) Tulalip Bay, Washington, US 5 days ago Part time USD 17 - 20 GOJ 65 POSITION SUMMARY: The Overnight Task Team Outfitter assists in the overall operational functions and health of the retail store campus. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/bass-pro-shops/jobs/overnight-task-team-part-time-tulalip-bay-136822 Apply: https://basspro.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Tulalip-WA/Overnight-Task-Team---Part-time_R263776 ### Clothing Processor Part Time Seasonal Lacey, Washington, US 5 days ago Part time USD 17 - 20 GOJ 68 POSITION SUMMARY: The Apparel Processing Outfitter is responsible for the overall processing of all apparel merchandise shipments from receipt of goods to stocking on Sales Floor & Receiving. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/bass-pro-shops/jobs/clothing-processor-part-time-seasonal-lacey-068008 Apply: https://basspro.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Lacey-WA/Clothing-Processor-Part-Time-Seasonal_R267602 ### Seasonal Event Associate Lacey, Washington, US 5 days ago Part time USD 17 - 19 GOJ 68 ‘Tis the Season for Hiring! Are you looking for a fun seasonal position with the opportunity to earn extra money for the holidays AND enjoy our Outfitter Discount? View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/bass-pro-shops/jobs/seasonal-event-associate-lacey-757659 Apply: https://basspro.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Lacey-WA/Seasonal-Event-Associate_R267598 Page 1 of 10 **999** new outdoor jobs added this week ## Unlock All 188+ Outdoor Industry Jobs Take a quick quiz to find the perfect outdoor industry career path for you ### Exclusive Listings ### Daily Updates ### Job Alerts ### Outdoor Careers in Washington Washington DC is the headquarters for the National Park Service, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and major environmental organizations. The city offers unique policy and field positions in the heart of American conservation leadership. ### Outdoor Opportunities - • National Park Service headquarters staff - • Federal wildlife and lands policy analyst - • National Mall ranger and interpreter - • C&O Canal trail manager - • Environmental policy advocate - • Smithsonian natural history educator ### Top Outdoor Industries - • Federal Parks - • Wildlife Policy - • National Monuments - • Trail Management - • Environmental Policy - • Conservation Education ### Major Employers - • National Park Service HQ - • US Fish & Wildlife Service - • Smithsonian Institution - • National Wildlife Federation - • The Nature Conservancy - • World Wildlife Fund ### Frequently Asked Questions About Outdoor Jobs in Washington ### Why is DC important for outdoor careers? ### What outdoor jobs are available in Washington DC? ### Are there field positions in DC or just desk jobs? ### How do I get a federal outdoor job in DC? ### What environmental nonprofits are headquartered in DC? ### Is the C&O Canal a good place to work? ### Explore Other Cities Baltimore MD https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-baltimore Philadelphia PA https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-philadelphia Charlotte NC https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-charlotte Denver CO https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-denver ## Structured data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Why is DC important for outdoor careers?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "DC hosts headquarters for NPS, USFWS, BLM, and Forest Service, plus major conservation nonprofits, creating policy and leadership positions affecting all public lands." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What outdoor jobs are available in Washington DC?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "DC offers federal agency positions, national monument ranger jobs, environmental policy roles, conservation nonprofit positions, and urban park management." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there field positions in DC or just desk jobs?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Both! 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