Interpretive Guide - Robbers Cave State Park

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma’s Robbers Cave State Park invites applications for an Interpretive Guide. This full‑time, entry‑level role leads guided hikes and educational programming, while maintaining park facilities and safety standards.

You will engage with visitors, plan arts and crafts activities, assist with events, and support daily operations at the Nature Center. A strong commitment to customer service and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to lead walking tours and navigate trails; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Flexible schedule including holidays, weekends or events; some locations require a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead guided hikes or other outdoor activities.
• Deliver educational programming.
• Plan and lead arts and crafts activities.
• Perform trail, and animal enclosure upkeep, including repairs and cleaning.
• Assist with routine groundskeeping and facility organization around Nature Center.
• Greet and assist visitors with professionalism and courtesy.
• Engage with guests in informed interpretation.
• Assist in event setup and takedown.
• Complete daily opening and closing duties for Nature Center.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support daily operations and agency needs.

Skills

Customer service

Educational programming

Job description

Interpretive Guide - Robbers Cave State Park

Agency

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION

Supervisory Organization

Robbers Cave State Park

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The starting pay for this position is $15.00/hr. After successful completion of a one-year trial period with OTRD, the rate of pay may increase to $15.45/hr.

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Interpretive Guides facilitate educational programming, serve as guides for areas of interest within a state park or other tourism location, and maintain facility standards. This role requires a strong commitment to customer service, and physical labor in both indoor and outdoor environments. This is a full-time, entry-level position.

Typical Job Duties

• Lead guided hikes or other outdoor activities.
• Deliver educational programming.
• Plan and lead arts and crafts activities.
• Perform trail, and animal enclosure upkeep, including repairs and cleaning.
• Assist with routine groundskeeping and facility organization around Nature Center.
• Greet and assist visitors with professionalism and courtesy.
• Engage with guests in informed interpretation.
• Assist in event setup and takedown.
• Complete daily opening and closing duties for Nature Center.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support daily operations and agency needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Physical requirements will include the ability to lead walking tours and navigate trails, regular bending, stooping, and carrying items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Special Requirements

• Scheduled hours will require flexibility, including holidays, weekends, or events, based on the needs of the agency.
• Some locations will require a valid Driver’s License.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.