[NEohioPAL] Full Time Metroparks Job - Cultural History Interpreter

[Doug Kusak]

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL!!! 
 
THIS IS NOT A FIRST-PERSON INTERPRETATION JOB.
 
I just accepted a part-time gig with the Metroparks, and in talking with the Manager of Recruitment and Retention, was asked if I could help find people interested in a full time job at the Garfield Park Nature Center. I told him of NEOhioPAL.
 
This is a Cultural History Interpreter position focusing on planning, developing and implementing Outdoor Education programs (i.e. Escape on the Underground Railroad program, etc.). It is NOT a first-person interpretation job.
 
Job specifics are below. You may mail resume/application or apply online. 
 
Doug Kusak
 
Doug, thanks for taking the time to listen to my recruiting commercial.
Attached is the posting I described.
 
If anyone has questions about the position, please have them call me directly at the number below.
 
thanx,
Joel
 
  

Joel S. Howson
Manager of Recruitment & Retention
Cleveland Metroparks
216.635.3241

Cleveland Metroparks embraces a workforce 
of diverse cultures, physical characteristics 
and life experiences to better serve the community 

Cultural History Interpreter (Full-time) 

Garfield Park Nature Center 

The Cultural History Interpreter plans, develops and implements Outdoor Education programs to increase the public's awareness of cultural and natural history and concern for the conservation, preservation and management of historical sites, Cleveland Metroparks reservations, wildlife, plant communities, and open space, through interpretation and outdoor education. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 

*  Coordinates technical aspects of Escape on the Underground Railroad programs , i.e. costumes, scripts, casts. 

*  Proposes, plans, develops and implements innovative educational programs emphasizing the historical, cultural and natural aspects of Cleveland Metroparks in support of the mission of conservation, education and outdoor recreation.   Programs may be held at assigned reservations and off-site locations. 

*  Communicates cultural and natural history and park-related information to the area communities, co-workers, peers and volunteers through interpretive programming, personal contact, telephone, park publications. 

*  Researches, designs, reviews and maintains temporary interpretive exhibits and displays in nature centers, trailside areas and throughout the Park District.   

*  Researches, writes and develops text and recommends ideas for interpretive exhibits in cooperation with Visual Communications and other divisions. 

*  Researches, writes, develops and reviews written interpretive materials, including brochures, newsletter articles, signage and other assigned writings or projects.   . 

*  Participates in historical research and special projects specific to the nature center/reservation.   Organizes, prepares reports, Reviews program participation and effectiveness and prepares recommendations to improve educational services. 

QUALIFICATIONS : 

*  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in American History, Cultural History Interpretation, Environmental/Outdoor Education or related field or equivalent 

*  One-year experience in park work related to interpretation, preferably involving public contact. 

*  Demonstrated knowledge of the cultural and natural history of the region and awareness of historical and conservation issues. 

*  Enjoys interacting with and serving the public 

*  Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays 

*  Valid Ohio driver's license 


WAGE :   $34,161 - $42,701


Date Posted :   7/27/2007                                                 

Filing Deadline :   Open until filled 

To Apply :   Send an application/résumé to: 




CLEVELAND METROPARKS 


Department of Human Resources #0765


4101 Fulton Parkway 


Cleveland, OH 44144 

or 

E-mail :   resumes at clevelandmetroparks.com 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

For a complete listing of positions available call: (216) 635-3211 24 hr. hotline.

 

Cleveland Metroparks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability or Vietnam Era and Special Disabled Veterans status. 
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