Park Ranger (Interpretation)

Department Of The Interior; Alaska; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Department Of The Interior is seeking a Park Ranger (Interpretation) to deliver structured interpretive programs including walks, talks, tours, and events. You will identify training needs, coach staff, and develop and present training on interpretive topics for public-facing employees.

You will also create and improve interpretive materials such as signs, exhibits, and audio content, while responding to visitor inquiries and delivering curriculum-based education programs and youth-related

Qualifications

• Presents formal structured programs such as walks, talks, tours, events, and presentations.
• Identifies training needs and coaches others on how to perform tasks.
• Develops and formally presents training sessions on interpretive topics.

Responsibilities

• Develops and presents training sessions on interpretive/educational topics for staff who work with the public.
• Develops interpretive materials such as signs, waysides, publications, exhibits, and audio content.
• Responds to visitors' inquiries for information, direction, or guidance.
• Provides curriculum-based education programs.

Skills

Public speaking

Mentoring

Education program delivery

Interpreting materials

Job description

Park Ranger (Interpretation)

Department Of The Interior all cities,AK

As a Park Ranger (Interpretation), you will perform the following duties:

• Presents formal structured programs (e.g., walks, talks, tours, events, and presentations).
• Identifies training needs and provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; and acts as a mentor.
• Develops and formally presents training sessions on interpretive/educational topics for employees who work with the public.
• Develops improve interpretation materials (e.g., signs, waysides, publications, exhibits, and audio content).
• Responds to visitor's inquiries for information, direction, and/or guidance.
• Provides curriculum-based education programs.
• Assists with the administration of the education operations including scheduling, providing training and guidance to seasonal employees and volunteers, record keeping, correspondence, and educational materials, including Junior Ranger programs, and other youth projects and advertises park education opportunities.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.