Interpretive Services Supervisor - Parks

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Regional Park and Open-Space District (Parks) is seeking an Interpretive Services Supervisor - Parks to assist in developing and expanding of educational and 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 be imaginative, enthusiastic, and business-focused, with excellent leadership and management skills.

Preferred qualifications include Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) or California Naturalist certification, experience working in a local, state, or national park, experience working with volunteers, and experience developing and delivering programs for elementary-aged children.

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Adobe, and the Itinio POS system or similar software is desired.

Work Schedule: This position follows a 5/40 schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m.

Availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime will be required to support special events and to meet departmental operational needs.



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* Uniforms are provided consisting of a shirt and pants.



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The Interpretive Services Supervisor - Parks is the supervisory level of the interpretive services series and reports to an appropriate manager level position.

Incumbents are responsible for the parks interpretive program(s), which includes developing park nature and historic areas; instructing park interpreter, aide, ranger, and maintenance personnel in the care and interpretation of these park nature and historic areas; and coordinating the education programs with schools, citizen groups and the general public.

Responsible for interpretive site marketing and promotion plan, and coordination with related non-profit and volunteer support groups.

Meet the team! The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District 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.• Plans, develops and implements natural and historical interpretive programs and events within the Parks Interpretive Division.

Successful candidate will coordinate, gather and disseminate information regarding the natural, historical, and cu...