Careers in National Parks

We are currently waiting for approval to launch a resource that is based on the idea of embedding geography into the Impartial Advice and Guidance which forms part of Careers education.

There is a range of activities which could be used in the classroom as part of a geography lesson. You're going to like it when it's available...
One of the activities explores the jobs that are available in National Parks, and the impact of the geography of the Peak District (as well as the nature of the National Park authority) on the sorts of jobs that are available.
There is a job hunting activity using Google's Street View, and an activity which uses various job specifications...
Since the resource was sent for review before its official launch, a few other resources have appeared.
There are various jobs that have just become available...
What geographical skills and knowledge would be used in this job, for example ?


Casual Visitor Centre Assistant (Bakewell)

Ref: PDC/10/6743
Salary Details: From £7.63 to £8.15 per hour
Job Term: No Guaranteed Hours
Appointment Type: Casual
Hours: N/A
Location: Bakewell Visitor Centre
Department: Peak District National Park Authority
Division: Field Services

Two casual Visitor Centre Assistant posts based at the Bakewell Visitor Centre are available within our Field Services.

You will have 4 GCSEs (A - C) including English, or equivalent qualifications, experience of dealing directly with members of the public and excellent communication and customer care skills. In addition, you will have a basic knowledge of the Peak District and enthusiasm for National Parks in general.

The posts will require working some weekends and bank holidays.

Closing date: 20 June 2010

Image by Flickr user Magic Foundry under Creative Commons license

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