As of June 2026, Park Naturalists has an AI-exposure score of 53/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Park Naturalists
More exposed than 40% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$73,010. About 2,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Science roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
- Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
- Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
- Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
- Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
- Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
- Train staff on park programs.
- Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
- Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
- Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.
- Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
- Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
- Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
- Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs.
- Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
- Plan and organize public events at the park.
- Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
- Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.
- Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
- Provide care for park program animals.
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