Culpeper Battlefields State Park, Interpretive Ranger

Education Support Specialist II

Interpretive Ranger

Open Until Filled

State Parks - Culpeper Battlefields State Park

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Hourly Rate: $17.00

Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation! 

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring! Join us in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.  

Culpeper Battlefields State Park is accepting applications for an Interpretive Ranger position. 

Job Summary:

Culpeper Battlefields State Park is seeking a self-motivated and guest-focused Interpretive Ranger to join their team. This individual will work closely with the Park Manager, community organizations, and volunteers to develop and deliver inspiring programs and special events. The programs and events will seek to present exciting and diverse stories from the Civil War era and environmental resources in the form of guided tours, hands-on programs, recreational activities, and more. If you enjoy working outside, storytelling, and engaging visitors of all ages and interests, then we would encourage you to apply. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead public interpretive programs.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and some evenings.
• Assist with special events, in partnership programs, and community outreach.
• Assist with event marketing, attendance tracking, and reporting.
• Attending programming and training at off-site locations.
• Provide Park visitors with excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Comfortable discussing difficult and sensitive historical topics.
• Must be able to work and hike in all weather and terrains.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience organizing and conducting public programming at a park, museum, etc.
• Experience promoting programs using resources like Canva, Flickr, and Microsoft 365.
• Experience interpreting diverse topics to large groups of people.
• Experience working with ‘friends’ groups and volunteers.
• Certification(s) in First Aid/CPR/Interpretive Guide/etc.

Special Instructions:

• Background Check: Employment in all Virginia State Parks positions is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
• Employment Eligibility: Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
• Driver’s License Requirement: A valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.
• Work Requirements: Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with experience in the National Park Service are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts. 

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to overnight facility discounts, such as: 
  • Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.  
  • Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. 
  • Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights.  All reservations require a two-night minimum.  Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount. 

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