Seasonal Park Interpreter; Walden Pond Reservation

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Job Description - Seasonal Park Interpreter (Walden Pond Reservation) (260007AL)

Job Description

Seasonal Park Interpreter (Walden Pond Reservation) - ( 260007AL )

Description

Start Date:

11/8/26

End Date: 3/13/27 (18 weeks)

Work Hours:

40hours- THUR-MON, 9:0 AM-5:30PM, TU, WED OFF

# of positions:1

Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position.

Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeksto protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location,can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s mission is to protect, promote and enhance ourcommonwealthof natural,cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. TheDCRis steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golfcourse sand parkways.

DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR’s staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for Seasonal Park Interpreter - Walden Pond State Reservation (2026 Fall/2027 Winter, North) to perform the following duties:

Under the direction of the Visitor Services Supervisor, the Park Interpreter will be responsible for the following duties:

Perform various interpretive, educational and administrative tasks including answering telephones, emails, reporting visitation data, and updating park messaging and alerts online and on the park grounds.

Staff an information desk/kiosk, provide visitor information and orientation, research, develop and present a variety of interpretive programs that reflect the natural, cultural and historical themes of the park.

Assist in the coordination, promotion, set up and take down of special events and programs independently or in partnership with other public or private organizations is required.

Perform routine cleaning and maintenance on exhibits, interpretive trails, and walks, etc. inspects Visitor Center spaces, trails, and works to ensure cleanliness and safety.

Applicants must be at least…