First State Heritage Park Historical Park Interpreter

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; Dover; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control seeks a casual/seasonal interpretive programs assistant for First State Heritage Park. The role supports educational programs, visitor services and special events throughout the year.

The position requires weekend/evening availability, a focus on customer service, and the ability to craft interpretive content and perform in First-Person programs. Prior experience with public speaking is valued.

Qualifications

• Six months experience working with children and young adults such as environmental educator/classroom assistant, academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, or youth volunteer.
• Experience with care and handling of animals.
• Knowledge of natural, cultural, historical resources or parks and recreation.
• Knowledge of public speaking or interpretation.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Lead school and public educational programs tied to State standards to increase awareness and understanding of Delaware’s cultural resources.
• Develop and maintain exhibits, educational and historical site material.
• Provide general customer service and park information to visitors.
• Plan, organize and conduct interpretive walks, programs and tours.
• Perform custodial services in historic sites and offices.
• Set-up, monitor and provide support for park programs and special events.
• Must demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children and young

Care and handling of animals

Knowledge of natural culture or parks

Public speaking/interpretation

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Introduction

First State Heritage Park reveals the cultural treasures of Delaware’s capital city from pre-history to the modern day.

Summary Statement

This year-round casual seasonal part-time position, 15-20 hours per week is responsible for facilitating quality guest experiences, from conducting interpretive programs that enhance historic consciousness, to fostering affinity for the cultural and natural resources stewarded by Delaware State Parks and providing exemplary customer service. This position reports to the Interpretive Programs Manager and will have the opportunity to craft interpretive programs and perform in specialized First-Person programs. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Lead school and public educational programs tied to State standards to increase awareness and understanding of Delaware’s cultural resources.
• Develop and maintain exhibits, educational and historical site material.
• Provide general customer service and park information to visitors.
• Plan, organize and conduct interpretive walks, programs and tours.
• Perform custodial services in historic ites and offices.
• Set-up, monitor and provide support for park programs and special events.
• Must demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Six months experience working with children and young adults such as environmental educator/classroom assistant, academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, or youth volunteer.
• Experience with care and handling of animals.
• Knowledge of natural, cultural, historical resources or parks and recreation.
• Knowledge of public speaking or interpretation.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant positions.

• This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Selection Process

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.