The purpose of this position is to provide site interpretation to site visitors through guided tours, audio visual presentations, living history demonstrations, nature programming, and other methods. It is also the responsibility of this position to ensure consistency in programming and the programs offered are of high quality.

This position is located at Chicot State Park in Ville Platte, LA.

• Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training
• Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
• Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
• Driving Vision and Purpose: The ability to consistently communicate a compelling picture of the vision and purpose of the organization.
• Exhibiting Social Awareness: The ability to identify and adapt your actions based on the situation and the personality, behavior, and emotions of others.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.

Three years of experience in archaeological or anthropological work; or in planning or presenting interpretive or educational programs relating to cultural or physical history; OR

Three years of experience in conservation work or natural resource management; or in planning or presenting interpretive or educational programs relating to the natural environment; OR

A bachelor's degree.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:
• Oversees the implementation and effectiveness of site level educational programs and interpretive effectiveness with the conduct of program audits and evaluations.
• Works to ensure OSP collaborative programming meets grade-level expectations.
• Plans, constructs, and displays interpretive exhibits for visitor centers as well as site promotional spaces.
• Keeps trails clear of debris and litter.
• Conceptualizes, designs, coordinates, and develops new educational programs, audio visuals, and trails for visitor education and enjoyment.
• Initiates, conducts, and reviews original research in support of proposed and/or existing programs, exhibits, and to develop interpretive them.es.
• Researches current information on topics and techniques for use in lectures and programs.
• Works with site manager and Interpretive Services to review programs and exhibits for historical accuracy, interpretive value, and agency direction.
• Writes, edits, and produces a variety of promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and event programs.
• Delivers speeches and programs throughout the community to professional organizations, school representatives, public and private clubs, businesses, and other groups to enhance the interest in the site and its activities.
• Provides assistance to guests by answering questions about other park amenities.
• Operates the fee station at the park entrance in order to register overnight guests, collect day use fees, collect payments for rentals, sell gift shop items, etc.

LOCATION AND POSITION INFORMATION:

This position is located at Chicot State Park in Ville Platte, LA.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

If offered the position, candidate must be able to drive to Baton Rouge to submit a background check.

This position is in a Career Progression Group up to an Interpretive Ranger 2. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Interpretive Ranger 1 or 2 based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Class Specifications" page by clicking here, for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Melissa Thibodaux
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3^rdStreet
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928
mthibodaux@crt.la.gov