Employment at the Parks Conservancy
The Parks Conservancy headquarters at upper Fort Mason Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy staff members work with the National Park Service to manage park improvement projects, habitat restoration efforts, and education and interpretive programs. Staff also work in fundraising, marketing, community outreach, retail and administrative positions.

The Parks Conservancy facilities are located in San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties. The headquarters is located at Fort Mason in San Francisco; other facilities include Alcatraz Island, the Presidio, Marin Headlands and visitor centers in San Francisco and Marin.

The working environment is casual, accommodates flexible schedules and offers the benefits of working at both a small and large company. Employees of the Parks Conservancy enjoy a variety of benefits that include employer-paid medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as group life, short-term and long-term disability insurance. Other benefits include vacation leave, sick leave and 11 paid holidays, including a "birthday" holiday. Employees are eligible to participate in the Conservancy's retirement plan after 30 days of employment. After one year of employment the Conservancy provides a 2 percent discretionary contribution, plus a match of up to 5 percent.

Communications

Crissy Field Center

Development
Membership Assistant

Executive Office

Finance and Operations

Human Resources

Institute at the Golden Gate
Project Director—The Institute at the Golden Gate
Program Manager – The Institute at the Golden Gate
Office Coordinator – The Institute at the Golden Gate

Native Plant Nurseries

Projects

Sales and Interpretive Media
Visitor Services Representative—Alcatraz Island Bookstore

Trails

Visitor Programs and Park Facilities
Cafe Server

Volunteer Management
Volunteer Coordinator

Internships in the Parks
The Parks Conservancy and National Park Service offer a variety of internship positions in the parks. Full and part-time positions are available, and a minimum six-month commitment is usually requested. Housing and out-of-pocket expenses may be available, upon request, for full-time interns. Click here to view our Internship opportunities.


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