Great Basin Institute, a Reno-based non-profit organization, in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is seeking a Visitor Information Assistant. The Visitor Information Assistant will serve as a primary contact with the public through several venues including over the phone, in-person, by e-mail, through the LTBMU website, and by mail. The Visitor Information Assistant will communicate information regarding Lake Tahoe Basin geographic features, recreation sites, hiking and recreation opportunities, and local Forest Service regulations to visitors. As well, the Visitor Information Assistant will issue and sell woodcutting, Christmas trees, wilderness, and fire permits. The Incline Village office also has a small gift area that sells interpretive association materials, such as books and Forest maps.
Qualifications: o Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision; o Proven people skills; o Must be able to multi-task and work with a variety of staff members, volunteers, and young adults; and o Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing. Compensation and Timeline: o Rate of Pay: $16.06/hour o One-year contract beginning on or before September 30, 2010 o 24 hours per week (8 hours/day Thursday, Friday, Saturday) Location: This part-time position works at the LTBMU office in Incline Village, NV. The position’s duties are primarily performed in an office setting with occasional visits to other indoor and outdoor environments. For a complete position description please visit our website at www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org. How to Apply: Applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden, Great Basin Institute HR Coordinator at [email protected]. Please include where you found this position posted. This position 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.
