Spend the year in beautiful South Lake Tahoe serving at the Supervisor’s Office, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historic Site, Explore Tahoe Visitor Center, and various field sites. Work alongside Forest Service staff to provide interpretive programming and visitor services. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the field of interpretation at one of the nations premiere visitor destinations. This is a full time position requiring 40 hours per week, and may include weekends and holidays.
Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $18,600 for the season. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bi-monthly throughout the entire year. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service, members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $5,350 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Timeline: October 2010 – October 2011 Primary Scope of Responsibilities: The position will be an integral part of the LTBMU Recreation program. Throughout the year, this position will be active in the development and implementation of the various aspects of the overall program including the following: - Special Uses Administration program- manages use and occupancy of the LTBMU by businesses and organizations such as Heavenly Mountain Resort, Zephyr Cove Resort, Outfitters and Guides, events, and Recreation Residences. This position will assist with inspections, billings, administrative duties, clerical work, and document review. - Winter Trek program- provides winter related activities for students and their teachers. - Ski with a ranger program- guides visitors over the snow on the mountain by ski and snowboard. - Summer Interpretive Programs- includes preparing and conducting a variety of interpretive programs for forest visitors and school groups including evening amphitheater programs, conservation education programs (school based), living history programs, guided walks, patio talks, and roving interpretation. - Fall Kokanee salmon conservation education program- Prepares and conducts a variety of environmental education activities which interpret the annual Kokanee Salmon spawning run. - Develops various interpretive projects including displays, exhibits, and signage. Preferred Qualifications - B.S. in ecology, natural resources sciences or other related degree. - Ability to work with minimal supervision. - Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy. - Proven ability to work with the public including groups. - Must be able snowshoe and downhill ski or snowboard in order to conduct winter interpretive programs. - Interest and desire to develop and conduct a wide variety of educational programs. - Ability to multi-task and work with a diverse group of volunteers, staff members, and children. Training: Interpretive programming On site history Cash Handling Additional training will be provided by the USFS AmeriCorps Qualifications: To qualify, you must be at least 17 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED (or be willing to achieve this before using education award). All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry. For a complete position description please visit our website at www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org. To Apply: Step 1: Register at the AmeriCorps website by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=38339 and then click “Apply”. Step 2: Once registered login and complete the application. Step 3: Click the “Tell us your interest” drop down menu, search ’Environment’ and select ’NV’ as the state. Step 4: Click on the appropriate position and finally hit the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the listing. Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Bridget Walden at [email protected] or 775-674-5496 These AmeriCorps positions are made possible by a generous grant from Nevada Volunteers. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex. Person with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
