Botanical Garden Guide Staff
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Botanical garden guide staff provide guidance and explanations to visitors about the plants and highlights in the garden, conveying the appeal of the facility.
Description
Botanical garden guide staff guide visitors around the garden routes and provide easy-to-understand explanations of the features, ecology, and highlights of plant collections in greenhouses and gardens. They also handle pre-tour site visits and route planning, preparation of materials and explanatory panels, responding to visitor questions, operation of equipment such as simple audio guides, support for explanations at events and workshops, updating observation records of exhibit plants, and collaboration with other departments (such as gardeners and education staff) to support safety management and facility operations.
Future Outlook
Due to the increase in tourists and educational needs, demand for botanical garden guides remains stable. Strengthening collaboration with environmental education and ecotourism is progressing.
Personality Traits
Cheerful and Sociable / Curious and Inquisitive / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Outdoor Work / Part-Time Possible / Shift Work / Weekends and Holidays
Career Path
New Guide → Senior Guide → Chief Guide → Education and Training Staff → Garden Director / Manager
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Conducting Garden Tours / Guide Tool Operation / Plant Knowledge / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Creating Exhibit Materials / Multilingual Proficiency / Presentation Skills / Utilizing Plant Encyclopedia Apps
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To provide accurate information on plant names and ecology. |
| Communication Skills | To explain clearly to visitors and respond to questions. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously acquire diverse plant knowledge. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required to walk around the garden for long periods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few opportunities for mathematical analysis. |
Aliases
- Botanical Garden Guide
- Botanical Guide
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