Goose Island State Park - Park Host - Interpretation/Education

Do you have a passion for nature and the outdoors? Do you love sharing your knowledge with others? If you enjoy talking and learning about nature and being outside along the beautiful South Texas Coast, this is the opportunity for you!

Work with the Park Interpreter to present interpretive programs and create materials for our park visitors that will engage them in learning and caring for nature. Goose Island State Park needs you and your skills and enthusiasm.

As an Education/Interpretive Park Host you could share your passion by assisting with:
-programs for school groups, scouts, and other groups
-guided hikes and nature programs
-special events
-roving interpretation
-social media content
-virtual programs and education
-maintaining interpretive elements such as gardens, trailheads, and the birding area
-assisting the Park Interpreter in various tasks such as creating displays, putting up flyers, cleaning, and organizing

This position must complete at least 30 hours of volunteer service each week and will report to the Park Interpreter. Park Hosts stay in a campsite during their time at the park, which ranges from a minimum of three months to a maximum of six months. Depending on availability, campsites are either water and electric or full hookup (water/electric/sewer). The minimum age for this position is 18 years old, and a criminal background check is required.

While anything can be learned, volunteers best suited for this position have knowledge of the flora and fauna of the South Texas Coast and/or marine and bay ecosystems, experience presenting to groups, and the ability to hike in the Texas heat for 1-2 hours. There is the ability to make your own schedule and even create your own programs if desired.