PARKS, HERITAGE,&TOURISM INTERPRETER II

Position Number: 22092434 

Location: Lake Chicot State Park -PT61

County: Chicot

Anticipated Starting Salary: $47,396.96 

The Park Interpreter is responsible for planning, coordinating, directing, and presenting outdoor recreation-focused  interpretive programs and special events for park visitors, civic groups, schools, and other organizations, to include guided trail walks, kayak and boat tours, nature demonstrations, history talks, and outdoor skills workshops.  

Programming focuses on facilitating engaging experiences and guiding park guests toward a personal sense of place regarding the natural, historical, and cultural resources of Lake Chicot State Park and the surrounding area.  

In addition to the standard Park Interpreter II job description, position will organize and prepare publicity efforts and assist with strategic planning, trail maintenance, and park operations duties as necessary. Applicant may serve as park manager on duty in the absence of other personnel and assist the Superintendent as directed, including participating in emergency response situations such as medical, weather, and search-and-rescue incidents. 

Applicant must have or be able to complete the AGFC Boater Education Course, the American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid course and ARC CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Applicant must have a high comfort level with being on the water, strong swimming skills, and the ability to operate watercraft. Applicant must have knowledge of Arkansas flora, fauna, and outdoor recreation safety standards and ethics. Applicant must have technical and communication skills sufficient to plan and coordinate safe, organized, engaging programs and special events.

Must possess a valid driver's license, be able to traverse rough terrain on foot, and work a varied shift, including weekends and holidays in widely varying weather conditions outdoors.  A criminal background check and a driver's record check are required.

Preferred qualifications: Strong skills in boating (motorized and paddle sport), fishing, hiking, and birding.

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.