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By Alice Gibbs
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A job listing shared by the U.S. National Park Service sparked amusement online after eagle‑eyed viewers spotted an apparent geographical mix‑up involving one of America’s most-famous national parks.
The post, shared on LinkedIn by the National Park Service, advertised openings for seasonal park guides and listed several locations where the roles were available. But one entry appeared to place Denali National Park and Preserve—located in Alaska—in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The unusual pairing quickly caught attention on social media, with users joking about the error and questioning how one of the country’s best‑known parks could be misplaced by thousands of miles.
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The National Park Service is one of the most-recognizable federal agencies in the U.S., and even small mistakes can quickly spread online. While the post has since been deleted, it was not before people grabbed screenshots to reshare across the internet.
Newsweek reached out to the National Park Service via email for comment.
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The screenshot shows the National Park Service advertising for a "Seasonal Park Guide" position and encouraging applicants who are passionate about history, natural resources and public service to apply.
Under a list of locations, one link is labeled "Denali National Park and Preserve (Little Rock, Arkansas)," followed by a separate listing for the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Denali National Park is located in Alaska, not Arkansas, a detail that commenters were quick to point out.
The screenshot was shared by a social media user who joked that geography was "not my forte," adding that Denali is "located in Alaska and not Little Rock, Arkansas," and stressed that the image was real and not AI‑generated.
The agency regularly posts job openings on LinkedIn and other platforms as it recruits seasonal staff ahead of peak visitor periods. A separate National Park Service post advertising park ranger roles across the U.S. was visible on LinkedIn around the same time.
National Parks Jobs
A large share of National Park Service jobs are seasonal, particularly those tied to visitor services, interpretation, maintenance and fee collection.
The National Park Service says it hires thousands of seasonal employees each year, with roles designed to support peak visitor periods, protect resources and maintain park operations. These positions typically run for three to six months, though the exact length varies by park, funding and weather conditions.
Summer seasonal jobs are the most common, while some parks—particularly those with winter recreation—also hire seasonal staff for colder months.
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