Park Interpretation & Partnerships Lead

U.S. Department of the Interior; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Uniform provided

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking a Park Ranger (Interpretation) to serve as the technical expert in visitor services, experiences, and partnerships.

The role focuses on developing and managing internal and external networks, coordinating interpretive activities, and ensuring accuracy of park interpretive themes. You will analyze visitation trends and negotiate agreements with partners to enhance park programming.

Qualifications

• Citizen or National of the United States.
• Background investigation required and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successful pass of the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Uniforms must be worn and uniform standards followed.
• Uniform allowance provided.
• Complete required training and obtain government credit card with travel/purchase authority.
• May be required to work weekends and overtime.
• May travel overnight up to 2 nights per month.
• Probationary period of 1 year may be required with potential continuation based on agency certification.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, and manages partnership networks to meet organizational objectives.
• Serves as the technical expert and primary advisor on park network operations.
• Manages a complex network membership intake and management program across governmental and non-governmental organizations.
• Coordinates interpretive program activities with internal and external organizations and stakeholders.
• Oversees historical research, accuracy, and relevancy of interpretive themes.
• Analyzes and develops third-party agreements and memoranda of understanding with other agencies and organizations.
• Analyzes visitation trends to evaluate and improve programming.
• Develops, writes, and reviews planning documents including standard operating procedures.

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking a Park Ranger (Interpretation) to serve as the technical expert in visitor services, experiences, and partnerships.

The role focuses on developing and managing internal and external networks, coordinating interpretive activities, and ensuring accuracy of park interpretive themes. You will analyze visitation trends and negotiate agreements with partners to enhance park programming.