Individual Placement- Visitor Services Darrington Ranger District

Student Conservation Association•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Member will support Darrington Ranger District visitor information services, an office and field-based position that provides detailed information about recreation opportunities to Forest visitors. This District has abundant mountain scenery and wild rivers, providing recreational access for more than 4 million people who live within the Puget Sound Area. This position provides public services through staffing the front-desk at the Verlot Public Service Center and participating in the field ranger interpretive program at Big Four Ice Caves.

Requirements

It is required that members have a great attitude, are interested in learning, and are a team player!
A driver's license is also required.
All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger.
Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

Responsibilities

Staffing/maintenance/cleaning of the Verlot Public Service Center
Maintenance/cleaning of the Verlot Public Service Center public restroom and Big Four facilities
Answering multiline phone
Greeting visitors and providing hiking/recreation information to the visiting public
Processing sales for merchandise and recreation passes
Taking inventory of needed supplies and communicating needs for ordering and restocking
Present interpretive programs that could include talks, conducted hikes/walks, and demonstrations to visitors
Manning an information table at a trailhead/picnic area to share local knowledge, trail conditions, safety tips, etc.
Assist visitors using program materials, including scopes and binoculars
Teach visitors about the Big Four Ice Caves, local history including the Big Four Inn, and other interpretive information
Remind visitors of safety and viewing etiquette
Responds to emergencies related to power outages, inclement weather, public safety, etc.
Collects visitor use data for visitation at the Public Service Center and in the field