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Posted: Jun 10, 2026

Ministry Team Member

A Christian Ministry In The National Parks

Death Valley, California, Everglades City, Florida, Teton Village, Wyoming, Big Bend National Park, Texas, Grand Canyon, Arizona, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and Estes Park, Colorado

Wages/Pay
Volunteer
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Nov 01, 2026

Looking for more than just a seasonal job in a majestic setting? Serve God by impacting those who live and work in the national parks. This winter, you could be boating through the Everglades, riding donkeys in Big Bend, hiking the Grand Canyon, or skiing in Jackson Hole...all while growing spiritually and building lifelong relationships!

Join a team of other people with the same passion and serve God this winter in one of the most beautiful spots in the country. A Christian Ministry in the National Parks team members work a full-time job with a park concessionaire and also engage in relational ministry through their work. Our teams provide worship services for those who visit, work, and live in national parks. 

Once you apply and are selected to serve with ACMNP, we help you secure employment in the park you have been intentionally placed in. We are not the employer, but a non-profit ministry that connects our team members to jobs within national park concessionaires. Typically, our teams work in fast-paced hospitality-type jobs in the heart of the national parks to provide relational ministry to those far from any Christian community. The employer provides food and lodging. 

For the 2026-2027 season, ACMNP plans to send teams to Big Bend, Death Valley, Everglades, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Great Smoky Mountains, Rocky Mountains, and Zion National Parks.

Our winter season runs from October/November through April/May. We can be flexible on dates of availability, but require at least a 4 month commitment. 

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A Christian Ministry In The National Parks

Looking for more than just a seasonal job in a majestic setting? Serve God by impacting those who live and work in the national parks. This winter, you could be boating through the Everglades, riding donkeys in Big Bend, or skiing in Jackson Hole ... all while growing spiritually and building lifelong relationships!

Location
Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming
Season
Spring, Fall, and Winter
Staff size
40-50
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Typically dorm style or in apartments.
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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