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SkillBridge Program: Interpretive Park Guide

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ORGANIZATION: National Park Service

Summary Description:

This position functions within the Division of Interpretation at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. The work involves relating factual information to the public in a manner that will engender understanding and protection of the resources. The work serves to educate visitors about the significance of park unit’s resources, the rules and regulations for use of, and the role of the NPS in preserving and protecting those resources and the importance of such resource issues in the visitor's everyday activities.


Job Description:

Park Guide - Provides pre-established talks (audience of 1-100 people) normally following a prescribed outline and requiring application of broad subject-matter knowledge of the features of interest peculiar to the site. Such talks include detailed and specific interpretation and explanation of the outstanding features of the site from the standpoint of scientific or historical interest, the background of events leading up to the natural feature or phenomenon, the facts, events, personalities and circumstances. Answers a wide variety of visitor questions. The questions encountered arise from observation of the features themselves; from the demonstrated major interests of visitors, or the nature of the talks. Provides a wide range of services to visitors, including assistance with lost articles, car trouble, and first aid; and provides information about weather conditions, highway routes, park and concessioner facilities, and prices. In performing this duty the guide is responsible for providing current, accurate information concerning the NPS and other surrounding areas of interest, explaining the area's informational and recreational opportunities, including NPS interpretive services, facilities, and trails.

Start Date - 2025-01-20

End Date - 2026-01-19

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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

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

WHEN

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WHERE

706 Craven StreetBeaufort, SC 29902

(32.43248,-80.67066)
 

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