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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