Description: Working collaboratively with Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LMNRA), the Great Basin Institute is seeking an Environmental Education & Outreach Specialist to assist with implementation of interpretation and education programs for Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and occasional interagency efforts. Specific duties of the Specialist include: 1) Presenting curriculum-based field trips and in classroom programs for school students within Southern Nevada, mainly the Clark County School District, targeting schools with a high percentage of English Language Learners, 2) Presenting public outreach programs including community events, hikes, short talks, campground programs, library programs, or other special events, 3) Conducting informal roving interpretation to the public on foot, in a vehicle, on a boat, or on a bicycle, 4) Staffing booths at various special events, both in and out of the LMNRA, to answers questions about Lake Mead, and 5) Staffing the information desk at the LMNRA visitor contact stations to answer phone and in-person inquiries, open and close visitor center stations, and provide a high level of customer service to visitors. This position will require travel throughout the LMNRA, as well as working on weekends and most holidays.
Compensation: o $26,000 Living Allowance o $4,725 AmeriCorps Education Award* o Student Loan Forbearance** o Paid Interest Accrual** o Paid Health/Dental benefits Timeline: o Annual position beginning October 2009 o Requires completion of background check o Full time, 40 hours per week including holidays and weekends Location: o Lake Mead NRA (Boulder City, NV) Qualifications: o Bachelors degree in education or related coursework and commensurate field experience; o Experience developing and implementing environmental education and outreach programs; o Motivated, self-starter who is detail oriented; o Flexibility to handle competing and changing priorities; o Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public in a variety of forums; o Ability to speak English and Spanish conversationally, desirable but not required; o Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments; o Possess clean, valid, state-issued drivers license; and o Meet eligibility requirements to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, and (2) not yet received two AmeriCorps Education Awards, regardless of previous award amount. For a full position description please visit our website at www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden, at [email protected]. Please include where you found this position posted. Application Deadline: September 17, 2009 This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
