Park Interpreter – Boston Harbor Islands

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Boston Harbor Islands Park Interpreter’s primary responsibility is to:

 Help visitors find meaning in the natural and cultural resources of the park.

 Perform various interpretive, recreational, educational and administrative tasks in the operation of visitor services and interpretation. Tasks include staffing an information desk/kiosk or visitor center and providing visitor information and orientation.

 Primary responsibility of this position is to research, develop, document and present a variety of interpretive and recreational programs that reflect the natural, cultural and historical themes of the park.

 Staffing park-wide community events and programs independently or in partnership with other public or private organizations is required.

 Execute the established calendar that includes regularly scheduled programming which could include kayaking programs, fishing clinics, programming for young children, recreational hikes, coastal programming, historical and cultural tours and more.

 Maintain files, reports, and office correspondence.

 Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be at least eighteen years old, possess a basic knowledge of natural and cultural history as well as interpretation, have experience working with the public, hold solid communication and presentation skills, have the ability to follow oral and written instructions, and the ability to work in a team setting. Current valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Positions are available from mid June through early September. The reporting location is Hingham, MA but the position will be primarily at an island location (boat transportation is provided). Park Interpreters work a forty-hour week (which includes nights, weekends, and holidays). The salary ranges from $0.00 -$1,045.35 bi-weekly. Uniforms and basic training are provided, park housing is not. Benefits may be available for long-term positions.

TO APPLY:

Send a cover letter, resume, and DCR seasonal employment application to: Jessica Renehan, Department of Conservation and Recreation, 30 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, MA 02043