Temporary National Park Guide - Visitor Center & Tours

U.S. Department of the Interior; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Guides greet visitors to educate and inform them in our National Parks. This temporary position is expected to last 1 year, but may be extended up to two years based on agency needs and potential funding. Open to the first 150 applicants.

Major duties include staffing an information counter, answering questions, presenting pre-established talks, orienting hikers, and guiding small groups up to 20 people. Some locations also provide backcountry camping information.

Responsibilities

• Staff information counter in a visitor center.
• Answering questions on a variety of subjects.
• Present limited and repetitive pre-established talks including introductions to films, map talks, and static exhibit interpretation.
• Orient hikers to conditions and equipment needs.
• Guide small parties (up to 20 people) on short walks.
• Some park locations issue backcountry camping permits and provide backcountry camping information.

Job description

Park Guides greet visitors to educate and inform them in our National Parks. This temporary position is expected to last 1 year, but may be extended up to two years based on agency needs and potential funding. Open to the first 150 applicants.

Major duties include staffing an information counter, answering questions, presenting pre-established talks, orienting hikers, and guiding small groups up to 20 people. Some locations also provide backcountry camping information.