# Ada Hayden Heritage Park Interpreter
SALARY
$15.00 Hourly
LOCATION
50010, IA
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JOB TYPE
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Temporary
JOB NUMBER
24-AHPI-01
DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation – Temporary and Part-time positions
OPENING DATE
02/11/2025
CLOSING DATE
3/7/2025 5:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
MERIT
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
## General Information
The City of Ames is seeking applications for an Ada Hayden Heritage Park Interpreter. Candidates interested in this position can expect to work 15 hours per week for 12 weeks, from mid-May to mid-August.
The Ada Hayden Heritage Park Interpreter works in partnership with the Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park to promote the Ada Hayden Heritage Park, which includes leading educational tours and programs; conducting roving interpretation in the park; engaging park visitors in understanding and using the parks resources; assisting the department in completing various tasks in the park; and developing a weekly report of tasks and accomplishments.
## Examples of Essential Job Functions
– Lead educational tours and programs that highlight the various qualities of the park including the various wildlife and plants, lake, etc.
– Educate visitors in the natural and cultural history of the park.
– Host tours and programs during the week or on the weekends.
– Work with the Parks and Recreation Staff in completing various tasks which may include invasive vegetation removal, planting of vegetation, etc.
– Assume the role as the ambassador for the park by spending time in roving interpretation throughout the park, and engaging park visitors in understanding and using the parks resources.
– Other duties as assigned.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our*Excellence Through People*organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwor
