Interpreter

APPLICANTS FROM LOCAL COMMUNTING AREA PREFERRED

TIME REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of one day a week (4-8 hour shift)

SUPERVISOR: Lead Interpretive Ranger

DUTIES:

Researches, develops, and presents interpretive talks and conducted activities.

Conducts roving foot and/or bicycle patrols of the battlefield and interacts with visitors to provide orientation to the Battlefield and interpretive themes,

Special projects such as web page development, research projects, Power Point program design, development of temporary museum exhibits, and/or response to written information requests may be assigned based on a volunteer’s skills and interests.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner,

Ability to work independently,

General knowledge of the Civil War and the Battle of Stones River are desirable,

Must be able to stand for long periods of time,

Must be able to speak clearly, and

Must be able to walk four miles and/or bike ten miles.

TRAINING PROVIDED (R-Required, O-Optional)

Volunteer Orientation (R)

Orientation to the Battle of Stones River (R)

Visitor Center Operations Orientation (R)

Roving Operations Orientation (R)

Introduction to the National Park Service: The History of the NPS (R)

Foundations of Interpretation (R)

Effective Informal Interpretation (R)

Effective Interpretive Talks (R)

Effective Conducted Activities (R)

First Aid and CPR (R)

Housing may be provided for volunteers who commit to at least 32 hours of work per week for a minimum of four weeks.