National Park Guide- Internship
Wild Rivers Conservancy
Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Guided visitors through park trails, sharing knowledge about local flora and fauna.
- Assisted in organizing educational programs and nature walks for diverse audiences.
- Provided information on park rules and safety guidelines to ensure visitor compliance.
- Engaged with guests, answering questions and enhancing their overall experience.
- Conducted wildlife observation sessions, highlighting conservation efforts in the area.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization of visitor areas.
- Monitored park and boat landing conditions, reporting any issues to maintenance staff for prompt resolution.
- Greeted visitors to the park and provided information about attractions, activities, and amenities.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies in order to ensure public safety within the confines of the park.
- Educated visitors about environmental concerns such as water pollution or air quality issues.
- Assisted with the setup of events and activities in the park, such as parades and Park Ranger programs.
- Organized educational programs for school groups on topics related to nature conservation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of wildlife species located in the area so that accurate information could be shared with visitors.
- Provided guidance to visitors regarding safety regulations and rules of conduct while in the park.
- Monitored recreational activities within the park to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided first aid assistance when needed for visitors who had suffered minor injuries due to falls or overexertion.
- Prepared reports documenting daily activities including trail conditions, maintenance issues, visitor numbers.
- Answered inquiries from visitors and provided information regarding park layout and history.
- Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
- Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
- Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
- Built detailed knowledge on locations and points of interest to thoroughly answer guest questions.
- Received comments and complaints and worked to deliver solutions to achieve member and guest satisfaction.
- Gave public presentations to schools and community groups to promote interest in biological subjects.
- Promoted nature issues and environmental topics by planning and executing small and large events to raise awareness and generate sponsorships.
- Operate trailers loaded with kayaks responsibly and safely.
- Processed camping permits.