Job Posting Title

Agency

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Job Type

Compensation

Job Description

Basic Purpose 

Interpretive Guides facilitate educational programming, serve as guides for areas of interest within a state park or other tourism location, and maintain facility standards. This role requires a strong commitment to customer service, and physical labor in both indoor and outdoor environments. This is a seasonal, part-time, entry-level position.  

Typical Job Duties 

• Lead guided hikes or other outdoor recreation activities.  

• Deliver educational programming.  

• Plan and lead arts and crafts activities. 

• Maintain trails, including repairs, within the park.  

• Perform live animal enclosure upkeep, including care and cleaning. 

• Assist with routine groundskeeping and facility organization around Nature Center.  

• Greet and assist visitors with professionalism and courtesy.  

• Engage with guests in informed interpretation. 

• Assist in event setup and takedown. 

• Complete daily opening and closing duties for Nature Center.  

• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite as well as other software to complete various administrative tasks.  

• Performs assigned duties independently, requiring minimal on-site supervision, and completes scheduled tasks accurately and within established deadlines. 

• Performs other duties as assigned to support daily operations and agency needs.  

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must be at least 16 years of age.  

• Physical requirements will include the ability to lead walking tours and navigate trails, regular bending, stooping, and carrying items up to 50 lbs.  

• Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including prolonged exposure to heat, cold, humidity, sun, and wind. 

Special Requirements 

• Scheduled hours will require flexibility, including holidays, weekends, or events, based on the needs of the agency.  

• Some locations may require a valid Driver’s License.  

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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