This volunteer position will support Whitman Mission NHS rangers by staffing the visitor center desk and assisting them in other duties. The volunteer will have to adhere to all National Park Service safety and health regulations during the volunteer position.
Duties:
- Represent the park to the public
- Answer visitor questions
- Provide site orientation to visitors
- Research, develop and give 30-35 min interpretive programs (Optional)
- Award JR Ranger badges
- Operate the bookstore cash register to complete sales
- Start the park film
- Rove park sites cleaning waysides, disposing of trash, and making visitor contacts
- Track visitor stats
- Promote a safe working environment and report safety issues to a park representative immediately
- Ride in a government vehicle for mission oriented trips
- Accurate record keeping
- Answer phones in a professional manner and transfer the call to the appropriate person if necessary
- Restock the bookstore
- Help with light housekeeping tasks
Qualifications:
- Lift up to 25lbs
- Have experience working as a customer service representative
- Have excellent customer service skills
- Properly wear the volunteer uniform
- Work in a primarily sedentary environment
- Public speaking skills
- Interest in United Stated history and Native American culture is strongly encouraged
- Cash handling experience
- Adhere to all National Park Service and Federal safety and health regulations
- Possess valid driver’s license
