Chief, Education and Interpretation
Job Responsibilities
Manages the Education and Interpretation program of the State Park Service, including the development and maintenance of exhibits and review of programs and materials that share authentic and complex natural and cultural stories of SC. Developing and overseeing training to ensure employees are providing quality experiences to our visitors.
1) Oversees the long range system planning, implementation and quality control of SC State Park Service's education programs and interpretive services.
2) Coordinate with resource management staff to support interpretive services including exhibit accuracy and design, information collection and verification to meet park level needs.
3) Manages the exhibit program, develops new exhibits based on funding and monitors existing exhibits for needs.
4) Serves as liaison with contracted interpreted services and pursues contracts that support mission to provide recreational access.
5) Oversees the management and interpretation of the Park Services cultural resources.
6) Ensure park interpreters are properly trained and create standards for certifications.
7) Work with park service leadership team and other designated teams to move park service forward.
8) Create training opportunities for field employees to enhance their skills and abilities so they can better serve the customer.
Minimum and Additional Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in the field of Education and/or Interpretation with minimum of five (5) years experience. (Management/supervisory experience preferred.)
Additional Requirements:
1) Position requires moderate driving and travel, with occasional overnight stays. Position requires medium lifting, walking and standing on uneven terrain. Working conditions are sometimes outdoors, continuing during hot, cold and inclement weather, and exposing employee to dusty conditions.
2) Ability to oversee a broad and diverse management program, requiring substantial knowledge of multiple disciplines, and detailed knowledge of accepted practices necessary to affect sustainable management in park environments. Ability to develop effective inventory methods, affect comprehensive assessments, determine priorities, and implement effective strategies. General knowledge of the operational, facility management, interpretive and fiscal components of State Park administration. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Skills necessary to effectively receive, formulate and disseminate information within various applications through the agency's computer network, and operate various types of office equipment.
3) Valid S.C. Driver's License.
Actual Job Location: SCPRT Education & Interpretation - Administration.
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Contact Information:
Allison King
Employment and Recruitment Manager
Ph: 803-734-0861
Email: aking@scprt.com