State Parks - Leesylvania State Park - Interpretive Assistant - Open Until Filled

Hourly Range: $17.00 - $18.00

About the role

We are seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide meaningful educational opportunities and experiences to park guests by interpreting the significance of the park’s natural, historical, and cultural resources. This person will assist with developing and conducting interpretive programs and educational outreach, including roving around the park and corresponding with guests, schools, scout groups, and homeschool organizations.

Responsibilities

• Work with other staff in developing, planning, marketing, and implementing educational programs and activities that focus on the natural and cultural resources at Leesylvania State Park. Programs will include guided hikes, campfires, children’s programs, and other environmental education programs.
• Open and close Visitor Center; care for ambassador animals; assist with planning and maintaining kiosk displays throughout the park and interpretive areas.
• Work various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with conducting research to lead successful programs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Great verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in public speaking.
• Ability to count money, perform daily register transactions, and reconcile register.
• Valid State Driver's License if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or teaching pre-school to high school age groups.
• Familiarity with environmental education, camp counseling, working with boy or girl scouts, paddling in kayaks or canoes.
• Experience with creating and facilitating educational programs for adults.
• Conversational speaking skills in languages including, but not limited to, Arabic, Spanish, American Sign Language, etc.

Notes

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
• Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form; DCR participates in E-Verify.
• Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.

Benefits

DCR employees receive the following discounts at Virginia State Parks:

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
• Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
• Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights (two-night minimum stay required).
• Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.