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Interpretive Services Supervisor - Parks
County of Riverside
Parks Department
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$28.70 - $44.32
per hour
Type
Full Time
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January 12, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading and growing educational programs, events, and activities at seven nature centers and historic sites in Riverside County's parks, while rotating between locations to supervise staff and volunteers.
The role also includes handling budgets, marketing, and finding ways to bring in more funding.
It's a great fit for someone creative and outgoing who loves nature, history, and leading teams to connect people—especially kids—with the outdoors.
Key Requirements
- Experience developing and delivering interpretive or educational programs, especially for elementary-aged children
- Strong leadership and management skills for supervising staff and volunteers
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Adobe, and POS systems like Itinio
- Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) or California Naturalist certification preferred
- Background in parks, nature centers, or historic sites (local, state, or national)
- Ability to handle administrative tasks, budgeting, and revenue development
- Availability for weekends, holidays, and overtime for events
Full Job Description
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.The Regional Park and Open-Space District (Parks) is seeking an Interpretive Services Supervisor – Parks to assist in developing and expanding of educational and interpretive programming, events, and revenue opportunities for Riverside County’s seven nature centers and historic interpretive sites.
The Interpretative Services Supervisor will rotate through the seven sites providing supervision, inspiration, and support. Additionally, the Interpretative Services Supervisor will help to develop branding for the interpretive sites, assist with budgeting, perform administrative work, fill in for interpretive staff, and expand and/or develop additional sources of revenue.
The ideal candidate will be imaginative, enthusiastic, and business-focused, with excellent leadership and management skills. Preferred qualifications include Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) or California Naturalist certification, experience working in a local, state, or national park, experience working with volunteers, and experience developing and delivering programs for elementary-aged children. Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Adobe, and the Itinio POS system or similar software is desired.
Work Schedule: This position follows a 5/40 schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime will be required to support special events and to meet departmental operational needs.
** Uniforms are provided consisting of a shirt and pants. **
The Interpretive Services Supervisor - Parks is the supervisory level of the interpretive services series and reports to an appropriate manager level position. Incumbents are responsible for the parks interpretive program(s), which includes developing park nature and historic areas; instructing park interpreter, aide, ranger, and maintenance personnel in the care and interpretation of these park nature and historic areas; and coordinating the education programs with schools, citizen groups and the general public. Responsible for interpretive site marketing and promotion plan, and coordination with related non-profit and volunteer support groups.
Meet the team!
The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places, and programs. Their mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use, and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historic importance.
The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places, and programs. Their mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use, and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historic importance.
Requirements
• Plans, develops and implements natural and historical interpretive programs and events within the Parks Interpretive Division.
Successful candidate will coordinate, gather and disseminate information regarding the natural, historical, and cultural importance of the region and within the Parks system.
• Develops training sessions for field personnel and instructs field personnel in interpreting natural, cultural and historical areas to the general public; provides operations interpretive staff with maintenance and safety support at various interpretive sites (Nature Centers and Historical Sites).
• Provides public outreach to local schools to encourage continued local interest in educational programming while helping teachers meet educational standards in the fields science, history and anthropology.
• Coordinates student field trips; organizes displays depicting natural, cultural and historical resources; also speaks before groups regarding natural, historical and cultural topics .
• Coordinates student field trips; organizes displays depicting natural, cultural and historical resources; also speaks before groups regarding natural, historical and cultural topics .
• Established plans for developing outreach to new customers and increase public awareness of RivCoParks interpretive sites and programs to the community.
• Performs research, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of marketing plans; plans, justifies and monitors budget.
• Provides day-to-day support of interpretive staff handling scheduling and employee evaluations. Provides support, direction and leadership at various interpretive sites (Nature Centers and Historical Sites) establishing adequate staffing levels and operational hours.
• Prepares periodic reports of activities and correspondence regarding the parks interpretive function.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from a recognized college with major work in the natural sciences, park administration, or a closely related field; Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Two years of experience in nature of wildlife interpretive functions for a parks or forestry department, educational institution, or museum.
Experience: Two years of experience in nature of wildlife interpretive functions for a parks or forestry department, educational institution, or museum.
License: Possession of a valid California Class C (or above) driver's license is required at the time of application since the Interpretive Services Supervisor rotates among the seven interpretive sites.
Environmental & Physical Requirements: The Interpretive Services Supervisor performs interpretive functions and helps with events, which requires moving equipment, heavy boxes of books/material, animal tanks and other items. Also, the incumbent will be expose to outdoor weather conditions, various odors, and animals, including insects and deceased specimens.
Knowledge of: Natural science and historical research methods and procedures; Southern California anthropology; planning and design of interpretive exhibits and displays; principles of public administration, personnel management, supervision, and training; principles of public speaking and presentation.
Ability to: Write complete plans and specifications for specialized interpretive projects; read and interpret information regarding the natural and cultural history of Southern California; keep necessary records and prepare reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals, organizations, and other agencies contacted in the course of the work; supervise, train, and evaluate the work of a technical staff; analyze situations accurately and take an effective course of action.
Additional Information
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact the Silvia Trammell at strammell@rivco.org.
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