Hensley Settlement Tour Guide

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ORGANIZATION: National Park Service

Please note: Government housing/an RV pad is NOT available for this position.


Located along the beautiful Cumberland Mountains, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park stretches across three states: Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. With over 85 miles of hiking trails, historical sites, overlooks, camping, and guided tours, Cumberland Gap provides opportunities for visitors of all ages and abilities.


Hensley Settlement was an active community of farming families during first half of the 20th century. Today, the buildings and artifacts that remain serve as a reminder of an 'older way of life' throughout the Appalachian Mountains.


Scheduled walking tours of the historic Hensley Settlement run from mid-May through late October. After reserving their tickets in advance, groups of up to 10 visitors arrive at the visitor center, where they are greeted by their tour guide and shuttled to the settlement in a park service vehicle. With driving time included, a single tour may last four hours or more, with a break for lunch partway through.


Main Duties

  • Safely drive tour groups from the visitor center to Hensley Settlement, and back again when the tour concludes (you must be 21 years or older and possess a valid Driver's License to operate park vehicles).
  • Lead walking tours of the settlement, relating accurate historical information (provided by the park) about the families who lived there, the historic structures that remain, and Appalachian history, customs, and culture.
  • Answer any visitor questions as accurately as possible.
  • Use a park radio to communicate with park staff.
  • Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

  • Behave in a professional, courteous, and safe manner while representing the National Park Service, especially when in the presence of park visitors.
  • Follow directions from park staff and be able to work both alone and as a member of a team.
  • Arrive ON TIME at the proper location for volunteer duties, as agreed upon ahead of time by the Volunteer Coordinator(s) and/or Supervisor(s).
  • Travel on foot over damp, slick and/or uneven terrain, and remain standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods of time.

Start Date - 2024-05-01

End Date - 2024-10-31

Activities include: Tour Guide/Interpretation;Visitor Information

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Arts & Culture
Environment
Sports & Recreation
Arts & Culture, Environment, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

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WHERE

91 Bartlett Park RoadMiddlesboro, KY 40965

(36.59964,-83.6945)
 

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  • Sunday;Monday;Tuesday;Wednesday;Thursday;Friday;Saturday

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