Geopark seeks ranger to engage with visitors in Durness area
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An employment opportunity has arisen at North West Highlands Geopark following a funding boost.
The geopark is recruiting for a seasonal, paid ranger to be based in the Durness area.
Grant aid to cover the costs of the post has been sourced from NatureScot's Better Places Green Recovery Fund.
It is hoped a suitable person can be found who is able to take up the role immediately and work until the end of October.
The postholder's role would be to welcome and engage with visitors in the Durness Community Council area.
A geopark spokesman said: "This is an important opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to work closely with the geopark manager, local crofters and residents to welcome visitors to Durness.
"The ranger will provide advice to visitors, promote the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and the UNESCO Global Geoparks' work and ethos and help visitor to make more responsible choices.
A social enterprise, the geopark's purpose is to promote geotourism, conservation and interpretation of the geological heritage of the north west Highlands.
The geopark takes in around 2000sq km of mountain, peatland, beach, forest and coastline across west Sutherland and on the north coast.
Anyone interested in the post is invited to email: manager@nwhgeopark.com
