Park Interpreter
Reports to : Park Interpretive Services Manager
General Responsibilities (but not limited to) :
- Research, develop and present hands-on, educational, programs to park visitors, and community and school groups which will include public guided walks, evening amphitheatre presentations, Jerry’s Rangers programs and programs for school groups.
- Daily operation of the Nature House (a facility with interactive displays, gift shop, refreshment area and book store)
Specific Responsibilities (but not limited to) :
- To develop and deliver entertaining and educational programs for park visitors and schools using delivery methods such as storytelling, hands-on workshops, theatre, guided outdoor walks, games, etc.
- Programs will be presented in Provincial Parks operated by RLC Park Services and for the most part will include school programs in June and public programs throughout July and August
- Maintaining, updating and creating displays in the Nature House
- Cleaning and tidying Nature House displays, giftshop / bookstore & washrooms
- Operating point of Sale / cash register in giftshop / bookstore
- Making coffee and servicing refreshment area in Nature House
- Available Evenings & Weekends and most holidays
- Participating in multi-day programs in locations that may require overnighting
- Answering questions and providing information to Park Visitors
- Being a resource for Natural History information for other RLC Park Services staff.
- Organizing and running special events and fundraisers in the Park
- Fundraising
Qualifications & Assets :
- Experience working with youth and public audiences;
- Public Speaking experience
- Research and planning skills
- Availability and flexibility to work in an indoor & outdoor environment, evenings and weekends;
- Experience with Point of Sale systems or previous cash handling;
- Merchandising Experience
- Photoshop / art / design skills
- Successfully completed at least one year of post-secondary education in natural sciences, education, communications, or performing arts;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrated knowledge of : Vancouver Island flora and faunaLocal cultural history Vancouver Island Marine Systems
- Related experience including, providing environmental education, public speaking, and working in an outdoor environment
- Energy and enthusiasm;
- Acting or Performance Skills
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