Interpretive Services Supervisor – Parks

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (Parks) is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places, and programs. Their mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use, and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historic importance.   

The Parks Department is seeking an Interpretive Services Supervisor – Parks to assist in developing and expanding the interpretive programming, events, and revenue opportunities for Riverside County’s seven nature centers and historic interpretive sites.
 
The Interpretative Services Supervisor will rotate through the seven sites providing supervision, inspiration, and support. Additionally, the Interpretative Services Supervisor will help to develop branding for the interpretive sites, assist with budgeting, perform administrative work, fill in for interpretive staff, and expand and/or develop additional sources of revenue.
 
The ideal candidate will imaginative, enthusiastic, and business-focused with excellent leadership and management skills. Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) or California Naturalist certification is preferred, along with experience working in a local, state, or national park; experience working with volunteers; and experience with Microsoft Suite, Adobe, and Itinio POS system or similar software.
 
The work schedule is Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, but subject to change based on business needs.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Plans and develops interpretive and nature areas within the regional park and open space district; coordinates and gathers information regarding the natural history, archeology, and cultural heritage of park areas.
• Develops training sessions for field personnel and instructs field personnel in interpreting natural and historical areas to the general public; provides operations personnel with maintenance advice for natural areas.
• Coordinates student field trips; organizes displays depicting natural park areas; speaks before groups regarding natural park areas.
• Established plans for developing public awareness of natural park areas.
• Performs research, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of marketing plans; plans, justifies and monitors budget.
• Participates actively in various nature and environmental park organizations.
• Prepares periodic reports of activities and correspondence regarding the parks interpretive function.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from a recognized college with major work in the natural sciences, park administration, or a closely related field; Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience: Two years of experience in nature of wildlife interpretive functions for a parks or forestry department, educational institution, or museum.
• Possession of a valid California Class C (or above) driver’s license is required at the time of hire. The Interpretive Services Supervisor rotates among the seven interpretive sites.

The Interpretive Services Supervisor performs interpretive functions and helps with events, which requires moving equipment and other items. Job duties will also expose the Interpretive Services Supervisor to inclement weather, odors, animals (including insects and dead animals).