Park Ranger Interpreter - NPS ESP Program

CWI Works Inc • Fort Washington, MD

75d • $44 • Hybrid

About The Position

CWI Works is recruiting for a Park Ranger Interpreter position within the Experience Service Program (ESP) that provides support to the United States Department of the Interior, National Parks Services (NPS), National Capital Parks-East in Ft. Washington, MD. This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week for a 2-month project.

Requirements

• Must be 55 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Able to pass a Federal Background check
• High school diploma or GED
• Must feel comfortable in public speaking
• Excellent communication skills
• Interact well with people from all areas within the agency
• Able to participate in fieldwork
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• Former teacher
• Former tour guide
• Interest in American history

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service
• Operate the visitor center and bookstore
• Give interpretive tours of Fort Washington to the public
• Lead guided programs/tours
• Conduct special research projects
• Give educational programs to schoolchildren
• Staff a visitor center and orient the public to a historic site
• Develop the park’s digital presence and enhance websites and Facebook posts
• Represent the National Park Service
• Perform other duties required to support the operation of the division

Benefits

• Professional training in historic interpretation
• Training in digital media in the field of public history
• Coaching to begin public history experience
• Experience in engaging local communities in nationally significant stories
• Experience in planning and working at special events, ceremonies and programs
• Occasional telework may be offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED