Keweenaw NHP Visitor Services Volunteer FY 2025

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ORGANIZATION: National Park Service

Location: Park Visitor Center and Park Headquarters, Calumet, MI


Calling all extroverts!


This spring and summer, this position will see you working in the Calumet Visitor Center dispensing information and making good conversation with the visitors. Other duties may include helping park staff prepare for with special events and school field trips, conducting interpretive programs, and more.


This position is vital to us - so vital in fact, that you'll get your own shirt to wear. You'll also have the option to attend our seasonal staff training in May to learn more about your duties.


Duties


• Staffing the visitor center desk and sales area


• Providing trip-planning assistance


• Disseminating information in person or via mail, telephone, or electronic mail (if background check cleared for computer use.)


• Assisting with, or conducting interpretive programs (i.e., orientations, pop-up programs, talks and hikes)


• Helping to prepare for and staff special events


• Help to construct temporary displays and exhibits.



Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:


Experience with, or ability to perform information desk work, office/clerical, tour guide/interpretation, visitor information, light housekeeping, and general assistance.


Must be comfortable speaking to groups of people (up to 20) and have an outgoing personality. Must work well with others be an active part of our team.


Knowledge of the area and subject matter are preferred, but not required.


Retail sales- must be able to operate a cash register.


Able to help with special events.


Physical Demands

Long periods of sitting, standing, or bending. Lifting items up to 30 pounds may be required.


Minimum Age

18 years


Minimum Time Requirements

4 hours per week preferred.

Training required/provided : Yes- in house training provided.


Uniform required/provided : Yes - shirt provided.

Start Date - 2024-10-01

End Date - 2025-10-01

Activities include: Computers;General Assistance;Visitor Information

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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.

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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.

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

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WHERE

25970 Red Jacket RoadCalumet, MI 49913

(47.24231,-88.44795)
 

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