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Chief Of Interpretation

The incumbent serves as the Chief of Interpretation for Grand Portage National Monument, leading the park's visitor services, interpretive and educational programs, supervising permanent and seasonal staff, managing volunteer participation, ensuring compliance with National Park Service standards, developing interpretive plans and media, coordinating outreach, and maintaining collaborative relationships with the Grand Portage Band and other partner organizations to support shared stewardship and program delivery. The following are daily common duties:

• Manage and evaluate park interpretive programs - Plan, direct, coordinate, implement, and assess the effectiveness of interpretive and educational outreach programs delivered by subordinate Park Rangers to the public.
• Provide leadership and technical supervision - Supervise staff by assigning work, setting goals, providing technical and policy guidance, evaluating performance, approving leave, and addressing performance or conduct issues.
• Develop and implement strategic work plans - Create long-range and annual action plans, coordinate internal and external work programs, resolve operational problems, and ensure program goals align with organizational priorities.
• Oversee publications, exhibits, and public engagement - Coordinate the development of park publications and exhibits, conduct research, review content produced internally or externally, and present programs to diverse audiences to support management objectives.
• Monitor visitor use, resources, and internal controls - Conduct visitation surveys, monitor facilities and resources for overuse or abuse, recommend corrective actions in sensitive situations, and maintain internal controls to safeguard funds, property, and assets.