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Visitor Center Operations Assistant: Beaufort Firehouse
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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This position functions within the Division of Interpretation at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park’s Beaufort Firehouse contact station downtown Beaufort. The work involves accurately providing information on park resources (historical and current), directions (driving maps and local tourist attractions), and special park programs (Jr. Ranger and Ranger led activities). The volunteer will provide and assist in presenting interpretive programs at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park while representing the park.
Major Duties
Greeting Visitors
- Greet visitors with a cheerful manner as they near the building or parking lot.
- Assist on-duty ranger with daily visitor stats reporting.
- Restock and handout information including: Jr. Ranger program, park uni-grids, maps, pop-up program materials.
- Assist visitors by giving directions and answering questions about the park and surrounding areas.
- Ability to troubleshoot technology problems with the wireless network and video display.
- Ability to operate a cash and credit-based sales register, as well as assisting the on-duty ranger and bookstore representative with inventory checks/deliveries and display maintenance.
- Assist staff by providing short interpretive talks or orientation overviews relating to the site’s Reconstruction topics including the Beaufort historic district, the Civil War, and the Gullah Geechee community.
- Promote walking tours and other ranger led programs.
- Assist NPS staff with interpretative projects, special events, or programs that take place at this location or within historic downtown Beaufort.
Building and Program Upkeep
- Assist with daily maintenance of the building, including the minimal cleaning: emptying trash, restocking bathroom, sweeping floors, watering indoor plants, dusting exhibits, and use of vacuum and leaf blower with proper PPE and training.
- Assist in setting up and storing tents, tables, and chairs for small events.
- Assist in minor assembly of interp equipment including exhibits, multimedia and minor office needs.
Start Date - 2024-02-03
End Date - 2025-02-01
Activities include: General Assistance;Visitor Information
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About National Park Service
Location:
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, US
Mission Statement
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
Description
The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
706 Craven StreetBeaufort, SC 29902
(32.43248 ,-80.67066 )
DATE POSTED
July 7, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
N/A