Park Ranger Interpretation

National Park Service; Mosca (CO); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The National Park Service seeks a Park Ranger Interpretation at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 11/04/2026. Duties include developing interpretive materials, delivering visitor education, and coordinating with partners.

You will supervise seasonal staff and volunteers, manage visitor services at the Visitor Center, and ensure safety and compliance while creating memorable park experiences.

Aufgaben

• Interpretive program development and publication planning for diverse venues.
• Develop and present audience-centered interpretive experiences for park visitors.
• Oversee interpretive operations at the Visitor Center and other public venues.
• Coordinate with partners and volunteers to support interpretive programs.
• Supervise seasonal staff, interns, and Interpretation and Visitor Services volunteers, with oversight of safety and operations.

Jobbeschreibung

Open: October 21, 2026 — Closes: November 4, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Park Ranger Interpretation with the National Park Service at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 11/04/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Major Duties

• Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Interpretation and Education Manages the development of interpretive materials by subordinate staff for use in a variety of venues. Continuously evaluates the need for new or revised park publications, drafts brochure text, designs layouts, analyzes funding sources and stays within prescribed budget. Plans, designs, develops, and improves interpretive materials such as signs, waysides, publications, exhibits, and audio, video, and other digital content. Develops and presents a variety of formal and informal audience and learner centered interpretive experiences. Oversees planning and development of interpretive programming, including coordination with the Chief of Interpretation and local partners as appropriate. Visitor Services and Facility Operations Oversees all aspects of the Interpretive operations at the Visitor Center and other public venues. Engages in and monitors visitor services provided by seasonal employees, park interns, and Interpretation and Visitor Services volunteers. Responds to electronic, telephone, or written inquiries from the public. Orients, educates, and informs visitors regarding access and opportunities to participate in and contribute to memorable experiences. Supervise less than 20% Directly supervises seasonal employees and park interns, and Interpretation and Visitor Services volunteers. Performs supervisory functions, including but not limited to planning, scheduling, evaluations, and operations. Responsible for on-the-job safety and health of all employees and volunteers supervised. Will Coordinate the Park's Volunteer Program.