Seasonal Interpretive Guide - Robbers Cave State Park

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma’s Robbers Cave State Park is seeking a Seasonal Interpretive Guide to lead hikes, deliver educational programs, and assist with park operations. This part-time, seasonal role requires engagement with visitors and a willingness to work outdoors.

Candidates should be at least 16, able to carry items up to 50 lbs, and comfortable performing routine maintenance and guest interpretation in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to lead walking tours and navigate trails; carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Lead guided hikes or outdoor recreation activities.
• Deliver educational programming.
• Plan and lead arts and crafts activities.
• Maintain trails and park facilities.
• Perform live animal enclosure upkeep where applicable.
• Assist with routine groundskeeping and Nature Center operations.
• Greet visitors professionally and provide interpretation.
• Engage with guests through informed interpretation.
• Assist in event setup and takedown.
• Prepare daily opening and closing duties for the Nature Center.
• Submit required reports and visitor surveys.

Job description

Job Posting Title

Seasonal Interpretive Guide - Robbers Cave State Park

Agency

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION

Supervisory Organization

Robbers Cave 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)

July 07, 2027

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

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 recreation activities.
• Deliver educational programming.
• Plan and lead arts and crafts activities.
• Maintain trail upkeep, including repairs, within the park.
• Perform live animal enclosure upkeep, including care and cleaning, if applicable.
• Assist with routine groundskeeping and facility organization around Nature Center, if applicable.
• 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, if applicable.
• Prepares and submits required reports, evaluations and visitor surveys.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite as well as other software to complete various administrative tasks.
• 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.
• Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including prolonged exposure to heat, humidity, sun, and wind.

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.

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S.

• 427.8.

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.