Killens Pond State Park Interpreter

Job Description

The centerpiece of Killens Pond State Park, conveniently located in central Delaware, is the 66-acre millpond, which was established in the late 1700s. Before the pond was created, the Murderkill River and surrounding hardwood forest were sites of several Native American homes and hunting camps.

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The centerpiece of Killens Pond State Park, conveniently located in central Delaware, is the 66-acre millpond, which was established in the late 1700s. Before the pond was created, the Murderkill River and surrounding hardwood forest were sites of several Native American homes and hunting camps.

Click here for more information about Killens Pond State Park.

A seasonal park position is available at Killens Pond State Park, which may include the following:

Park Interpreter: this position assists with environmental interpretive programs that will increase the public's awareness of their surrounding environment. Also responsible for daily delivery of programming and leading tours of the Nature Center which include a collection of native reptiles and amphibians.

Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.

A seasonal park position is available at Killens Pond State Park, which may include the following:

Park Interpreter: this position assists with environmental interpretive programs that will increase the public's awareness of their surrounding environment. Also responsible for daily delivery of programming and leading tours of the Nature Center which include a collection of native reptiles and amphibians.

Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.

Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

•Lead school and public environmental programs tied to State standards to increase awareness and understanding of Delaware's natural resources.
•Help coordinate and implement spring and summer day camps at Killens Pond State Park.
•Develop and maintain exhibits, park bulletin boards and educational material.
•Provide general customer service and park information to visitors.
•Plan, organize and conduct interpretive walks and tours.
•Provide live animal care and handling.
•Perform custodial services in restrooms, offices and other rooms in the Nature Center.
•Set-up, monitor and provide clean-up support for park programs and special events.
•Must demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
•Maintain a positive attitude.
•Other duties as assigned.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.

Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

•Lead school and public environmental programs tied to State standards to increase awareness and understanding of Delaware's natural resources.

•Help coordinate and implement spring and summer day camps at Killens Pond State Park.

•Develop and maintain exhibits, park bulletin boards and educational material.

•Provide general customer service and park information to visitors.

•Plan, organize and conduct interpretive walks and tours.

•Provide live animal care and handling.

•Perform custodial services in restrooms, offices and other rooms in the Nature Center.

•Set-up, monitor and provide clean-up support for park programs and special events.

•Must demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.

•Maintain a positive attitude.

•Other duties as assigned.