Temporary Park Guide & Visitor Programs Specialist

U.S. Department of the Interior; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service seeks a Park Guide for a temporary promotion up to 120 days. You will deliver information, plan trips, and support bookstore operations for visitors in the park. You will also present guided walks and talks, assist with park events, and help train staff and volunteers.

You will answer diverse visitor questions, help with safety and weather updates, provide directions, and contribute to a welcoming park experience for all guests.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Uniform required with uniform allowance provided.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides information and visitor services including trip planning, questions and directions, and bookstore sales remittance.
• Presents informal and formal interpretative programs including guided walks, talks, and demonstrations.
• Assists in planning park-wide events and training of staff and volunteers.
• Answers a wide variety of visitor questions and assists with lost articles, car trouble, weather, and park facilities information.
• Maintains property inventory and provides crowd control at entrances and visitor center.

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service seeks a Park Guide for a temporary promotion up to 120 days. You will deliver information, plan trips, and support bookstore operations for visitors in the park. You will also present guided walks and talks, assist with park events, and help train staff and volunteers.

You will answer diverse visitor questions, help with safety and weather updates, provide directions, and contribute to a welcoming park experience for all guests.