PARK INTERPRETIVE SPECIALIST (SEASONAL) – CHANNEL COAST DISTRICT / LA PURISIMA MISSION STATE HISTORIC
PARK
Priority consideration
will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the
CalWORKS program. Applicants who receive
State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKS recipient
in the comments area on the application.
Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKS eligibility
status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF
eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the
application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain
verification from the CalWORKS program).
The Park Interpretive
Specialist reporting location is La Purisima Mission State Historic Park, 2295
Purisima Road, Lompoc, CA 93436. The Park Interpretive Specialist will work under the supervision of the State Park Interpreter lll.
The incumbent is responsible in assisting the lead SP Interpreter l with
the development and delivery of regularly scheduled traditional interpretive
programs including guided tours, living history programs and Junior Ranger
programs as well as informal interpretive demonstrations. The incumbent will be
responsible for working collaboratively with coworkers and with the
Department’s PORTS Distance Learning Program to develop and deliver K-12 online
educational programs using a variety of online applications and platforms. The incumbent will participate in local
community outreach programs as well as staffing the visitor center.
The position will work between sixteen (16) to
twenty-eight (28) hours a week. Work
hours will vary, and applicants must be able to work days, weekends, holidays
and special events. The incumbent may work in other park units within Channel Coast District as
directed. Ability to: Plan, organize, and conduct interpretive walks, tours, and campfire programs; plan and maintain exhibits and self-guided interpretive trails; organize material for presentation and address an audience effectively; prepare written material for reports and publication.
A Department and District approved uniform is
required to be worn during work hours. Occasional travel may be required.
This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.
State housing is not available. For
further information regarding this position, please contact Ann Boggess at ann.boggess@parks.ca.gov or (805) 588-5396.