(Part-Time) Interpreter
- Develop and conduct interpretive presentations to students, families, summer camps, and the general public.
- Promote public interest and participation in interpretive programs through tasks, illustrated lectures, and dissemination of pertinent publicity.
- Work a varied schedule, work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, am or pm shifts, and in any type of weather.
- Register groups and individuals for programs, create invoices, prepare and send out correspondence, and arrange other school/group visit logistics.
- Create and maintain necessary reports and paperwork.
- Market programs as needed.
- Welcome and interact with casual park visitors and answer inquiries in person and via telephone, e-mail, and social media.
- Maintenance of indoor facilities and outdoor spaces, including captive animal and trail maintenance, as needed.
- May serve on committees.
- May assist with special events.
- The list above is intended to describe the general nature of duties only.
- Associate’s degree from accredited college within nature interpretation, environmental education, biology or natural resources management or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Progressively responsible experience in interpretation, education or a related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the job may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Ability to promote and maintain cooperative working relationships with educational groups, park visitors and other employees.
- Must maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to communicate verbally to give tours, lead programs and presentations.
- May be assigned to work in other parks and districts as needed and if necessary.
- Will be required to work assigned Special Events, Weekends, Evenings and Holidays.
- Will be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs.
- Ability to perform essential duties.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices used in developing and carrying out a diversified interpretive program.
- Knowledge of and ability to design science education programs that support the specific grade level content expectations and Michigan Science Standards set by the Michigan Department of Education.
- Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) certification, or the ability to complete CIG certification within one year.
- Ability to speak effectively before large groups.
- Ability to operate listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public, outside agencies and employees.
- Must be able to demonstrate creativity and the ability to implement new initiatives.
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