Delaware State Parks Interpretive Specialist

With 17 parks, five historic sites and stunning natural areas, Delaware State Parks is a great place to work. This position is part of the interpretive services team and works with the programs and staff throughout Delaware State Parks. Delaware State Parks interpreters work collaboratively to create meaningful connections that inspire lifelong stewardship. Our programs forge enduring connections to Delaware’s natural, historic and cultural resources, inspiring respect, responsibility, and stewardship of those resources.  

• Coordinate and support programs and initiatives that will increase the public’s awareness of their surrounding environment and associated natural, historic and cultural resources, and foster the appreciation, enjoyment and stewardship of Delaware State Parks.
• Coordinate, develop and monitor associated budgets for statewide programming initiatives such as First Day Hikes, virtual / statewide school program initiatives and camp-outs.
• Track, support and assist with planning for interpretive training, certification and upkeep of associated interpretive manuals among other projects. 
• Support interpretive administration work within the Interpretive Services Team (data, reporting, program registration and submission) and help create and maintain systems for organizing, tracking and streamlining projects. 
• Support projects within the Interpretive Services Team (interpretative exhibits, publications, grants, DEIA initiatives, marketing materials and data collection)
• Support the team with identification and implementation of statewide interpretive grant awards.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills 
• May supervise interns or staff 
• Other duties as assigned. 
• Opportunity for remote/hybrid work schedule

1. Six months experience planning and delivering interpretive programs for adults and children.
2. Six months experience coordinating and promoting special events or initiatives. 
3. One year experience in interpreting rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 
4. One year experience using Microsoft Office Programs including Outlook, Excel, and Publisher. 
5. Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This posting may be closed on or before 12/22/2020 upon filling the vacant position(s).

This position will have Statewide responsibilities which requires travel throughout the State.  The State of Delaware provides transportation services to State agencies.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at statejobs.delaware.gov.