Education Support Specialist II - Westmoreland State Park
Full Time
Westmoreland, VA
Posted
Job description
General duties include providing meaningful educational opportunities and experiences for park guests by interpreting the significance of the park’s natural/historical/and cultural resources by staffing visitor contact areas. Perform roving interpretation throughout the park, answering phone and email correspondence, providing area information and adhering to the DCR and State Park mission with a focus on providing world class customer service. Assists Chief Ranger of Visitor Experience and other park staff with the daily planning and implementation of interpretive programs and educational outreach. This includes corresponding with park guests, schools, home school organizations and civic groups. Incumbent will be responsible for scheduling and supervision of park interpreter(s). Assists with general upkeep and staffing of the Discovery Center.
Other duties include, but are not limited to, maintaining all interpretive resources, creating new programs, working with other local organizations to diversify programming, assisting with volunteer groups, writing blogs, posting photos to flickr, attending professional development workshops and seminars, and obtaining facilitator certification in curriculum guides.
Other duties include, but are not limited to, maintaining all interpretive resources, creating new programs, working with other local organizations to diversify programming, assisting with volunteer groups, writing blogs, posting photos to flickr, attending professional development workshops and seminars, and obtaining facilitator certification in curriculum guides.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience planning and conducting programs and events
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience marketing, advertising, and promoting programs and special events
- Experience writing blogs and managing media in flickr
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of college with a major or minor in a natural science or history field
- Previous experience in natural or historical interpretation
- Currently certified as facilitator in curriculum guides
Special Requirements
This position is limited to 1500 hours between May 1 and April 30. There are no benefits associated with wage positions. Employment in all positions is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. This position will require holiday and weekend shifts. Valid driver’s license is required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position. DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.
Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
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