Visitor Services Supervisor - Walden Pond

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Visitor Services Supervisor at Walden Pond State Reservation, 915 Walden St., Concord, Massachusetts. This position will implement, monitor and conduct interpretive, recreational and environmental education programs at Walden Pond State Reservation. Let a visit to Walden Pond bring you back in time to the mid-1800's. Experience the connection with nature that inspired Henry David Thoreau's Walden. Enjoy a day of swimming, walking around the famous pond or boating out on the water. 

This position will implement, monitor and conduct interpretive, recreational and environmental education programs at Walden Pond State Reservation.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. DCR is a dynamic agency, and is one of the largest park systems in the nation. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails and parkways.
 

Duties

• Planning, implementing, monitoring and conducting interpretive, recreational and environmental education programs and public information services: designing and implementing the installations of interpretive trails, walks, media productions, temporary exhibits and displays.
• Promoting and publicizing the interpretive, recreational and environmental education programs: speaks to civics groups, clubs, etc. regarding agency activities and programs.
• Developing long range plans with management; preparing and submitting program budget requirements: and assisting in the formation of management plans for the park.
• Training and evaluating employees and volunteers in the skills and techniques of park interpretation and recreation programs: researching and preparing, materials such as curriculum, guides, pamphlets, maps, etc. for public distribution.
• Performing related duties such as preparing correspondence and reports maintains a reference library; and developing and maintaining records and files.

For more details and how to apply, go to:

https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/exm/jobdetail.ftl?job=230001TU&tz=GMT-08%3A00&tzname=PST8PDT