Seasonal Park Interpreter
Park Interpreter
| Agency Name: | Dept. of Conservation and Recreation |
|---|---|
| Official Title: | Park Interpreter |
| Functional Title: | Seasonal Park Interpreter |
| Occupational Group: | Recreation |
| Position Type: | Seasonal |
| Full-Time or Part-Time: | Full-Time |
| Salary Range: | $0.00 to $1,109.49 Biweekly |
| Bargaining Unit: | 02 |
| Shift: | Day |
| Confidential: | No |
| Number Of Vacancies: | 1 |
| City/Town: | North Adams |
| Region: | WESTERN |
| Facility Location: | Natural Bridge State Park, North Adams MA |
| Application Deadline: | 04-23-2014 |
| Apply Online: | No |
| Posting ID: | J40853 |
Duties:
About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:
The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. DCR is a dynamic agency, and is one of the largest park systems in the nation. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails and parkways.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Park Interpreter.
Interviews will be conducted at the ending of the posting period. Successful candidates may be required to start immediately.
Duties:
Performs various interpretive, educational and administrative tasks in the operation of Visitor Services and Interpretation.
Staffs an information desk/kiosk, providing visitor information and orientation, researching, developing and presenting a variety of interpretive programs that reflect the natural, cultural and historical themes of the park.
Coordinates special events and programs independently or in partnership with other public or private organizations is required.
Applicants must be at least eighteen years old, possess a basic knowledge of natural and/or cultural history, have experience working with the public, hold solid communications skills, have the ability to follow oral and written instructions, and the ability to work in a team setting.
Valid Drivers license and reliable transportation required.
Required to wear an official uniform.
Uniforms components are provided.
Housing is not provided by DCR.
Qualifications:
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in interpreting, recreation programming or environmental education in a public or private agency, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions: I. An Associate’s or higher degree with a major in recreation or park management, park interpretation, recreation programming or environmental education may be substituted for the required experience.*
*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
Special Requirements: None.
Comments:
This job starts 5/23/14 thru 10/13/14 – 40hrs/wk
(shift/days off vary, see supervisor)
How To Apply:
Interested persons should respond in writing, accompanied by a resume, cover letter and a DCR application for employment, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date to:
Barbara Vivori, Administrative Assistant Department of Conservation and Recreation PO Box 1433 Pittsfield, MA 01202
An application must be completed and returned with a resume. Resumes will not be considered without an application. Applications are available on the DCR WEB site at www.mass.gov/dcr/ Once on our website, go to “Inside our Agency” and then “Employment”. Links to the various types of applications are there.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation, is an affirmative action employer, is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public. It is the policy of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Inquiries regarding compliance by the Department of Conservation Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to Human Resources at 617-626-1282. This document is available in other formats to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities.