Parks, Heritage,&Tourism Interpreter II

State Of Arkansas

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Little Rock, AR - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 47397 - 70148
Posted on: 13 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Parks Heritage and Tourism Interpreter II (Education Coordinator)

Req: 55174

Position #:

Salary: $47397

Grade: SGS05

Location: Keep Arkansas Beautiful Little Rock AR

Closing date: Open until filled

Job Duties: This position is responsible for implementing and overseeing the K-12 education program. Will represent Keep Arkansas Beautiful at events. Develops implements and measures programs to educate and inspire regarding litter prevention recycling and beautification. Research and plan environmental education programs for various groups. Research and design multi-media presentations to provide information and interpretation to schools and other groups. Conduct media interviews and exhibit booths at events to promote Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Writes narratives scripts outlines and descriptions as needed for initiatives and presentations. Research and develop partnerships with other state agencies businesses and organizations to expand programming and outreach. Collaborate with other staff members on all initiatives. Follows and supports state laws and agency policies and coordinate mission related activities with other appropriate agencies. Performs other duties as assigned. This position will require some work outside normal business hours and in-state travel. Must have a valid Arkansas Drivers License. Must be able to pick up 40 pounds. Must Pass pre-employment criminal background check.

KAS: Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging diverse audiences. Ability to translate complex historical or environmental topics into engaging and accessible content. Knowledge of interpretive methods heritage tourism and environmental education principles. Ability to develop and deliver age-appropriate educational programs. Creativity in program design storytelling and interactive learning techniques. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle guest inquiries and concerns. Experience working with diverse audiences including children families and school groups. Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct historical cultural or ecological research. Time management skills to balance programming administrative tasks and visitor interactions.

Minimum Qualifications: At least two years of experience in interpretive programming environmental education museums education or a related field. Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications including years of experience and service does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management taking into consideration the employees demonstrated skills competencies performance workload responsibilities and organizational needs.

Position is eligible for full benefits package including health and life insurance retirement paid holidays and annual and sick leave.

EOE/AA/ADA Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

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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 Arkansass natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the states economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.

Position Information

Job Series: Parks Career Path

Classification: Parks Heritage and Tourism Interpreter II

Class Code: RPA23P

Pay Grade: SGS05

Salary Range: $47397- $70148

Job Summary

The Parks Heritage and Tourism Interpreter II is responsible for developing and conducting engaging interpretive programs that educate and inspire visitors about Arkansass natural cultural and historical resources. This position plays a key role in public outreach program development and resource preservation working within state parks historic sites and other heritage locations.

Primary Responsibilities

Design and present educational programs guided tours and interactive exhibits focused on Arkansass natural and cultural visitors of all ages through storytelling demonstrations and hands-on special events living history programs and nature walks to enhance visitor exceptional customer service by answering visitor inquiries and offering with educators and community organizations to promote heritage tourism and outdoor in historical and environmental research to ensure program accuracy and with conservation staff to promote and protect natural and cultural in historical reenactments artifact preservation and environmental stewardship interpretive tools props and presentation records of program attendance visitor feedback and outreach efforts.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging diverse to translate complex historical or environmental topics into engaging and accessible of interpretive methods heritage tourism and environmental education to develop and deliver age-appropriate educational in program design storytelling and interactive learning problem-solving skills and ability to handle guest inquiries and working with diverse audiences including children families and school attention to detail and ability to conduct historical cultural or ecological management skills to balance programming administrative tasks and visitor interactions.

Minimum Qualifications

At least two years of experience in interpretive programming environmental education museums education or a related field.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications including years of experience and service does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management taking into consideration the employees demonstrated skills competencies performance workload responsibilities and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/AOTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

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.

Parks Heritage and Tourism Interpreter II (Education Coordinator)Req: 55174Position #:Salary: $47397Grade: SGS05Location: Keep Arkansas Beautiful Little Rock ARClosing date: Open until filledJob Duties: This position is responsible for implementing and overseeing the K-12 education program. Will r...
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Key Skills

  • Continuous Integration
  • Customer Service
  • Communication skills
  • Deaf Education
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  • Medical Terminology
  • Smartsheet
  • Translation
  • Interpretation
  • Child Protective Services
  • Public Speaking
  • Social Work