Park Guide in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Job Description

Position: Park Guide
Location: Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, North Dakota
Reports to: Executive Director/Director of Retail and Education
Status: Full Time Seasonal
Salary: $16/hr.
Benefits: Simple IRA, Paid Holidays, Free Shared Housing

Mission Statement
Providing support, services, and educational merchandise to enhance visitor experience and enjoyment
through historical, scientific, and educational activities in Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Knife
River Indian Villages National Historic Site.

Job Summary
Park Guides will greet visitors to educate and inform them about Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Work can include providing information on natural, cultural, and historical resources.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of a specific statements of the duties
does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for
this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Staff information counter in visitor centers located in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
2. Consistently provide excellent customer service, while sharing helpful information regarding
products, park and area information.
3. Orient hikers to the conditions and equipment needed to safely explore Theodore Roosevelt
National Park.
4. Act as an ambassador of TRNHA and the NPS to ensure park visitors have meaningful and
memorable experiences.
5. Operate TRNHA’s day-to-day retail sales operations, using a computerized cash register to
complete transactions, accepting cash and credit cards.
6. Assist with unpacking, moving, storing, stocking, barcode labeling and price checking of
merchandise as needed.
7. Keep sales area clean, organized and stocked with appropriate merchandise and signage.
8. Assist with special events and present special Interpretive programs, as requested by
management and National Park Service Partners.
9. Promote TRNHA’s mission through the sales of yearly memberships.

Basic Qualifications
1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Strong communication and public speaking skills, and the ability to work independently and
in a team.
3. Above average math skills and the ability to operate electronic devices such as a
computerized cash registers, computers, calculators, etc.
4. Ability to stand of extended periods of time and lift boxes of product up to 40 lbs.
5. Possess the need and ability to provide superior customer service at all times.
6. Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
7. A positive solution driven attitude with a high level of empathy and compassion. Employee
must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements of Seasonal Employments
Due to the busy nature of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the summer our season runs May 1st to
October 31st. While our ideal candidate is available this entire time, we understand it is not possible for
students to be available the entire season.
Therefore, we have put the following requirements on all seasonal employees:
1. Work a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks between May 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025.
2. Must be available to work weekends
3. Must possess a valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
4. If housing is requested employee must be at least 18 years old