Seasonal Interpretive Guide - Beavers Bend State Park

State of Oklahoma; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 1,515,000 - 2,066,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma Beavers Bend State Park is seeking a Seasonal Interpretive Guide to support educational programming and visitor engagement. This part-time, fixed-term role involves guiding hikes, delivering programs, and assisting with daily Nature Center operations.

Ideal candidates are customer-service oriented, physically capable of outdoor activities, and able to work in various weather conditions, including holidays and events as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Physical requirements include willingness to lead walking tours and carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

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

Outdoor activity leadership

Job description

Job Posting Title

Seasonal Interpretive Guide - Beavers Bend State Park

Agency

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION

Supervisory Organization

Beavers Bend 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)

January 01, 2099

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Compensation

This position pays $13.00 per hour

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 seasonal, part-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.