Interpretive Host
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Primarily provides front-line customer service by staffing the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Visitor Center desk and occasionally while roving on foot. Distributes information and orients visitors to the park. May provide short interpretive geology talks to visitors. Will provide informal interpretation at the visitor center and while roving on foot. Learns Park resources by reading books, reviewing maps and park research materials, and other documents previously prepared by park rangers and other professionals. Issues permits as needed and educates visitors regarding the requirements for climbing and backpacking, and the rules and regulations. Solo roving patrols will be completed. As assigned and with supervision, performs various administrative and collateral duties which may include preparing documents, gathering routine information for reports, compilation of statistical data, cleaning and housekeeping projects, assisting with inventories, photography, and response to information requests.
Start Date - 2022-03-01
End Date - 2022-04-24
Activities include: Conservation Education;General Assistance;Tour Guide/Interpretation;Visitor Information
Difficulty_Level: Average
Hosts Housing Amenities: Bunk House;Other
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About National Park Service
Location:
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, US
Mission Statement
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
Description
The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Montrose, CO 81401
DATE POSTED
February 4, 2022
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Interpreter
- Outdoor Recreation
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A