PARKS, HERITAGE,&TOURISM INTERPRETER II

State of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

8d•$47,397 - $70,148

About The Position

This position serves as the School Programs Coordinator for the Historic Arkansas Museum education department. It oversees the development and delivery of educational programming for school-aged children and coordinates schedules and reservations for school groups, homeschool groups, adult tour groups, and loan boxes. Administrative duties include preparing confirmation letters and staff schedules, producing reports, issuing invoices, depositing admissions, and maintaining books to the satisfaction of the fiscal manager and state auditors. The position supervises part-time education staff, assists with other museum programs, regularly staffs the reception desk, and gives guided tours. The person hired must be able to work some weekends, including Sundays, and evenings. More broadly, the Parks, Heritage, and Tourism Interpreter II develops and conducts engaging interpretive programs that educate visitors about Arkansas’s natural, cultural, and historical resources. The role supports public outreach, program development, and resource preservation at state parks, historic sites, and other heritage locations. Duties include presenting educational programs and tours, engaging visitors through storytelling and hands-on activities, supporting special events and living history programs, assisting with research, collaborating with educators and community organizations, and maintaining interpretive materials and program records.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in interpretive programming, environmental education, museums, education, or a related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging diverse audiences.
Ability to translate complex historical or environmental topics into engaging and accessible content.
Knowledge of interpretive methods, heritage tourism, and environmental education principles.
Ability to develop and deliver age-appropriate educational programs.
Creativity in program design, storytelling, and interactive learning techniques.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle guest inquiries and concerns.
Experience working with diverse audiences, including children, families, and school groups.
Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct historical, cultural, or ecological research.
Time management skills to balance programming, administrative tasks, and visitor interactions.
Must be able to work some weekends, including Sundays, and evenings.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development and execution of educational programming for school-aged children.
Schedule school groups, homeschool groups, adult tour groups, and loan boxes; take reservations and produce confirmation letters.
Create staff schedules and reports, issue invoices, deposit admissions, and maintain books to the satisfaction of the fiscal manager and state auditors.
Supervise part-time education staff.
Assist with other museum programs, regularly staff the reception desk, and give guided tours.
Design and present educational programs, guided tours, and interactive exhibits focused on Arkansas’s natural and cultural heritage.
Engage visitors of all ages through storytelling, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
Conduct special events, living history programs, and nature walks.
Answer visitor inquiries and provide recommendations.
Collaborate with educators and community organizations to promote heritage tourism and outdoor education.
Assist with historical and environmental research to ensure program accuracy and authenticity.
Work with conservation staff to promote and protect natural and cultural resources.
Participate in historical reenactments, artifact preservation, and environmental stewardship projects.
Maintain interpretive tools, props, and presentation materials.
Keep records of program attendance, visitor feedback, and outreach efforts.