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 $12,600 Living Allowance o $2,362.50 AmeriCorps Education Award* o Student Loan Forbearance** o Paid Interest Accrual** o Paid Health/Dental benefits
Timeline: o 6-month position beginning June 2010, potential for extension pending funding and positive performance review o Full time, 40 hours per week including holidays and weekends Location: o Lake Mead NRA (Boulder City, NV) * AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future educational expenses. ** On qualifying federal student loans 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 AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of two in a lifetime, regardless of award amount), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Stacy Mitchell, Human Resources and Recruitment Coordinator at [email protected]. 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.
