Other
Volunteer
Job Description
ADDRESS: Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan
DATES: 5/1/2021 – 10/31/2021
DESCRIPTION
Visitor Center Host Position at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore / Hiawatha National Forest Interagency Visitor Center. Looking for energetic, enthused volunteers who love to work with visitors. The visitor center features attractive exhibits and a sales area where visitors can purchase posters, clothing, and a variety of publications that will foster a greater understanding of the region.
Seeking an individual or a couple who are energetic, happy and love to work with visitors. Volunteer hosts provide information and education opportunities for visitors and community members. Volunteers must enjoy working with people, work well with a team, be flexible and be able to work with little supervision. Multicolored sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, wildlife and the forest of the Lake Superior shoreline beckon visitors to explore. Attractions include a lighthouse and former Coast Guard life-saving stations along with old farmsteads and former logging trails. This is a four season recreational destination where hiking, camping, hunting, nature study, and winter activities abound. At its widest point the Lakeshore is only five miles and hugs the Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles. This was the first National Lakeshore and was authorized in 1966. The mission is to conserve the ecosystem integrity of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, a mosaic of geologic, biologic, scenic, and historic features, offering opportunities for recreation, education, inspiration and enjoyment forever.
DUTIES
Key duties for visitor hosts include:
1) Provide information about Forest recreation opportunities and natural resources
2) Assist the staff with customer service and self-guided activities in the Visitor Center
3) General upkeep and maintenance of the Visitor Center facility
4) Have fun
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to communicate with individuals or larger groups
Comfortable working with little supervision
Ability to work within a team/district program
Knowledge of natural and/or cultural resources a bonus
Interest in exploring and learning about the Forest and sharing that knowledge with visitors is a must!
SKILLS
Clerical/Office Machines
Conservation Education
First Aid Certificate
General Assistance
Public Speaking
Visitor Information
Working with People
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Most work is completed inside the Visitor Center. Moderate lifting (moving brochures, switching bookstore inventory)
JOB HAZARDS
General housekeeping
Work practices
Working in a more remote location with a small staff (generally two people working during normal shift)