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Park Naturalist
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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.
$34,495 / year median in Georgia
+18% projected growth
Job Description
- Provide excellent customer service to the public by greeting and providing visitors with information on the site, programs, trails, flora, fauna, history, and recreation of the park.
- Conduct guided hikes, wildlife observations, and nature walks. Provide interpretive talks and presentations on various environmental topics.
- Collaborate with other staff members to plan and coordinate special events and programs.
- Ensure the safety of visitors during programs and activities.
- Turtle and snake care. Maintain and care for live animal exhibit, including feeding and cleaning as needed.
- Develop and distribute educational and public relations materials such as flyers, brochures, and program calendars.
- Provide routine maintenance and upkeep of park facilities. A
- Assist with front desk operations to register visitors for programs and campsite reservations. Retail operations as necessary. Qualifications
- Strong passion for nature, conservation, and environmental education
- Excellent customer service skills to interact with visitors of all ages and backgrounds
- Effective communication skills to convey information in a clear and engaging manner
- Time management skills to effectively plan and organize programs and activities
- Leadership abilities to guide groups during hikes and activities
- Multilingual or bilingual skills are a plus for communicating with diverse audiences
- Public speaking skills to confidently present information to large groups
- Ability to educate and inspire others about the natural world Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.