What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Interpretive Ranger position at Myrtle Beach State Park?
Seeking positive and enthusiastic individual committed to educating and inspiring visitors, through both active and passive interpretation, about the importance of protecting the natural and cultural resources of the park.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist Interpretive Ranger by providing general natural history programs for daily visitors and curriculum related programs for school groups. Program topics may include: crabbing, coastal dynamics, conservation, invasive species, native plants, sea creatures, birds, beach walks, seining, reptiles, maritime forest, sharks, marine pollution, and sea turtles. Other responsibilities include: staffing the nature center, maintaining small number of saltwater aquariums and reptiles, advertising programs both on the park and online, creating new activities for programs, working with volunteers, supervising interns, writing program and signage content, creating flyers using Canva, helping with various resource management projects, cleaning educational facilities, and other duties as needed.
This is a full time, non-permanent field position, which usually works a forty-hour Tuesday through Saturday schedule. $12 an hour with no paid days off.
Barracks style housing available if needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in science, education, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, along with working knowledge of coastal ecosystems. Enthusiasm, teaching experience, and working with people of all ages (especially kids). Ability to work independently and in a team setting. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including high heat and humidity. Must be able to stand and walk for over 1-mile, and lift up to 25 pounds. Position requires a valid driving license and a criminal background check.
Position can start late March, 2025.
Job is open until position is filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Hourly pay
Physical Setting:
- Office
- Outdoor work
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Myrtle Beach, SC 29575: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24,000