Interpretive Park Guide

Grand Portage Lodge & Casino; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 26,629; Part time

Job summary

A seasonal visitor engagement site in Portage, Michigan, is seeking Interpretive Park Guides. This role involves conducting public interpretation and interaction with visitors at various outdoor locations, including the Heritage Center and historic areas. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have experience in public speaking and customer service. The position emphasizes professional communication and a positive attitude while engaging with visitors. Applicants must also undergo a background check and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in public speaking and customer service.
• Ability to engage with visitors in a professional manner.
• Willingness to work in various outdoor locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily interpretation and interaction with visitors.
• Develop and present formal interpretive programs.
• Staff assigned stations in the Heritage Center and historic area.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Interpretation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title:
Interpretive Park Guides (Seasonal)

Location:
Grand Portage National Monument, Interpretive Division

Closing Date:
When filled

Wage Range:
$19.33/hour

Supervisor:
Lead Park Ranger

Description:
Interpretive Park Guides work in conjunction with NPS and Volunteer Interpretive Staff. Primary responsibilities include frontline interpretation and interaction with visitors. Park Guides independently staff and interpret daily one of five assigned stations in the Heritage Center and historic depot area, developing and presenting formal interpretive programs and providing informal interpretation to monument visitors about the rich and complex history of Grand Portage, co-management between the NPS and Grand Portage Band, and the significance of the 8.5-mile Grand Portage Trail.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in public speaking and teaching and/or customer service positions (i.e., retail) preferred.

Qualifications:
Must be willing to work outside and in a variety of on-site locations including the Heritage Center, Ojibwe Village, Canoe Warehouse, Historic Gardens, Kitchen and Great Hall. Must be able to engage in public speaking and communicate in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude with monument visitors, co-workers, volunteers and supervisory staff.

Grand Portage requires a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing for all positions. American Indian Preference will apply.