Seasonal Visitor Services Supervisor <90 days (DAR State Forest) Summer 2026

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Goshen, MA

5d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s mission is to protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. The DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways. DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR’s staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission. The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position Seasonal Visitor Services Supervisor.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience, administering, supervising or conducting interpretive, educational or recreational programs in a public, non-profit or private agency, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required (A) experience and the substitutions below.
A Bachelor's degree with a major in park and/or recreation management, natural sciences, environmental education, history, park interpretation or museum management may be substituted for the required (A) experience.
Special Requirements: None.

Nice To Haves

Course work in environmental science, environmental education or related field.
Experience with public speaking.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Graphic arts.
Computer related skills.

Responsibilities

Assists visitors in with dissemination of information through oral communication, brochures, publications and resource materials.
Assists in administration and operations of programs such as the waterfront and beaches, permits, and other activities that are part of the daily operation
Assists with coordination and monitoring of education and public outreach programs and activities to the general public and the schools throughout the communities within the local area.
Conducts programs for the public about the activities of the Division in the protection and management of the DCR parks and properties.
Provides supervision for park interpreters, managing their payroll and schedules.
Responds to inquiries from school systems, teachers and the general public on matters related to the Division and its programs and activities.
Maintains liaison with other state and federal agencies on matters of mutual agency and mission interests.
Performs related duties in attendance and arrangement of meetings, seminars.
Attends meetings and conferences, maintain records and prepare reports as needed.
Coordinates with other staff to confer with management and other Division personnel to determine program needs and arrange the delivery of appropriate services to meet identified needs.
Assists with delivery of services to local residents, officials and students on environmental education and related subjects.
Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation required.
Required to wear an official uniform.
Uniforms components are provided.
Housing is not provided by DCR.