STATE PARK INTERPRETER I

STATE PARK INTERPRETER I $26.04 - $32.61 per Hour. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 10/14/2026 The reporting location is Bodie State Historic Park (Highway 270, Bridgeport, CA 93517). This position will work under the supervision of the State Park Interpreter III. The State Park Interpreter I will conduct interpretive and educational programs, including historic walks, guided tours, school field trips, Junior Ranger activities, special events, and informal visitor contacts; provide interpretation related to Bodie’s mining history, cultural resources, and preservation efforts; assist with developing and delivering educational outreach programs; train, lead, and integrate visitor services staff in the park’s interpretive offerings; develop and implement virtual and remote-learning interpretive programming and social media content; track and report interpretive program data and statistics; answer questions regarding park facilities, resources, rules, and regulations; assist with maintaining interpretive collections and historic structures; assist with visitor services and Bodie Foundation sales; and do other related work as assigned. This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application. Training and Development Assignments may be considered. This position is designated as not telework eligible. This position may work up to 1500 hours per year/in a 12 consecutive month period. The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment. State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Jeremy Lin at View phone number on click.appcast.io or at View email address on click.appcast.io. This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting. Multiple In Office The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr