What is it?
A professional who works within parks or nature reserves to educate visitors about the park's natural and cultural features
List 1 skill
Whatever you said! ex: communication and knowledge
Rights and responsibilities of clients and their families
Respect, privacy, informed consent, and the right to refuse treatment, while also having responsibilities to communicate openly, be considerate, and respect the spa's policies.
What career type is this?
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
List 2 skills
Whatever you said! ex: public speaking, interpretation
Professional Organizations
the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), the Association of National Park Rangers (ANPR), and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
Whats everyday like?
They conduct programs, talks, and demonstrations to promote understanding and appreciation of the environment. This includes leading guided walks, teaching about local flora and fauna, and organizing hands-on activities.
List 3 skills
Whatever you said! ex: Energetic, organizations, physical fitness
licensing laws and regulations that affect providing services in community settings
business operations, employee qualifications, and safety standards. (APA), contract law, privacy law, employment laws, chemical safety, sanitation safety, business licensing and permits.
Whats the education and training?
A bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or a related field is typically required and expertise in natural history, ecology, and the specific park's ecosystem is crucial. On the job training will get you familiar will the park
What are more serious skills that would help someone?
CPR and first aid
Roles and responsibilities of local, state, and national agencies and informal support resources providing individual, family and community services
local, state, and national compliance, staff management, financial oversight, and customer service. Local: health departments, business licensing, fire departments. State: departments of consumer affairs, department of labor, department of health. National: occupational safety and health administration (OSHA), equal employment opportunity commission (EEOC), federal trade commission (FTC). informal support resources: personal network, professional organizations, mentors, community resources.