Job: Park Interpreter (DeGray)

Jobing Description

Park Interpreter (DeGray)

Location: DeGray Lake Resort State Park, Bismarck, AR
Salary: $29,251
Position Number: 22092428
Closing Date: 09/16/2011
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:

Grade: C115

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, directing, and presenting interpretive programs and special events to park visitors, civic groups, and private organizations. Duties include researching and recording data regarding programs, organizing and preparing press releases, reports, and brochures, preparing slide presentations, exhibits, and written scripts for audio-visual programs, supervising park operations in the absence of other uniformed personnel, and assisting the Superintendent in planning and operations. Duties also include public relations, conservation and protection of plant and animal life in the park, maintaining hiking trails, purchasing materials, performing office duties, and participating in emergency response situations. Applicant must have a high comfort level with the water, strong swimming skills, the ability to operate watercraft, and a willingness to work with live animals. Experience with Microsoft Office software, photographic and audio-visual equipment, and writing of publications is preferred. Must be able to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be willing to work in adverse weather. A criminal background check is required.

Position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension. Housing and utilities are provided.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the formal education equivalent of a bachelor s degree in natural science, communication, parks and recreation management or a related field, PLUS three months experience in interpretation. Unqualified individuals need not apply.

We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Send application/resume to:

Arkansas Dept of Parks & Tourism

Dept S09PT

One Capitol Mall

Little Rock, AR 72201