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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife Interpreter/Tour Guide
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What they do
A Travel or Tour Guide leads tours for groups of visitors or tourists. Leads tours of museums or famous or historic sites, and provides visitors with details and anecdotes about the history and significance of buildings, artwork or collections. Travels with a group of tourists, plans site visits and daily itineraries, interprets languages, and shares specialized knowledge about a country or city with the group.
$32,426 / year median in Arkansas
+15% projected growth
Job Description
TCWR is a true big cat sanctuary accredited through the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, rescuing cats (both large and small) and bears from the exotic pet trade/entertainment industry. As a Wildlife Interpreter/Tour Guide, you will be the voice for wildlife everywhere and educate visitors on how to end the exotic pet trade. Degrees in Education, Interpretation, Biology, Conservation, or experience working with children in an educational setting are preferred but not required. There is only 1 position available at this time. If you are looking for a fulfilling position to give abused exotic animals a voice, you have come to the right place. The education department researches, develops, and presents educational programming to the public and school/special groups following the National Association of Interpretation (NAI) guidelines. We educate visitors onsite, offsite, and virtually reaching 1000's of people in a year. Applicants must be self-motivated, with a high drive to spread awareness about all species at the Refuge and in the wild. The ability to work in a team environment or independently is important. Job Description Public Education
- responsible for giving guided tours and programs each day, many times to the general public/visitors, along with occasional special groups. (Tours will be the main focus for this position for the first 6 months
- year.) Special Programming
- the education department is in charge of organizing programs for special animal holidays such as World Wildlife Day, Earth Day, Tiger Day etc. Research
- responsible for researching and developing programming according to National Association for Interpretation guidelines (Education Coordinator will cover guidelines during training) School Groups
- assist with organizing/presenting during school groups both at the Refuge and off-site, including setup of promotional material Educational Writing
- aid in writing education blogs for the main website, articles for the education website, and newsletter. Wayside Exhibits
- assist in research and planning for wayside exhibits and educational signage at the Refuge. Child Camps
- responsible for helping with all child activity days such as spring and summer camps and child fun days, including planning and presenting programs and activities. Special Events
- assisting with organizing and planning special events as needed. Education Requirement
- Bachelor's Degree. Work Week
- Thursday thru Monday, off Tuesdays and Wednesdays.