Description:
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S Fish & Wildlife
Service, is recruiting a Visitor Services Specialist to support efforts at
two southern Nevada national wildlife refuges - Pahranagat and Moapa
Valley. The Specialist will work collaboratively with Refuge staff to
manage and implement a variety of visitor service programs. Programs will
mainly revolve around interpretation, education and volunteers. Specific
tasks include:
• Develop and present a variety of interpretive and environmental
education programs;
• Draft environmental education curricula, as well as interpretive
materials including pamphlets, exhibits, and signs;
• Prepare and conduct teacher training and orientation programs;
• Manage and enhance volunteer programs including volunteer recruitment,
training, project coordination, recognition, etc.;
• Staff information desks in visitor centers or contact stations;
• Audit and coach other visitor services staff in the interpretive
programs; and
• Prepare draft refuge visitor services, interpretive, sign, education or
recreation plans.
This is a multi-year position that is funded through December 2013
Compensation:
o Rate of pay: $18.59/hour (2011), with annual pay increases pending
favorable performance review
o Competitive benefits package including:
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) enrollment
• Personal leave
o On-refuge shared housing options available
Timeline:
o Annual renewable contract beginning in March/April 2011 (or upon
availability)
o Full time, 40 hours per week
o Minimal overtime and/or holiday/weekend work may be required on occasion
Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s degree in education or related coursework and commensurate
field experience;
o Experience developing and implementing environmental education and
outreach programs and curricula;
o Experience conducting interpretation, highly desirable;
o Experience recruiting, training and/or managing volunteers;
o Experience living or working in a desert environment (Mojave Desert,
desirable), and knowledge of or desert ecosystems and natural/cultural
resources, preferable;
o Experience creating interpretive materials (e.g.: pamphlets, posters) or
displays;
o Knowledge of and/or experience developing multi-media programs,
desirable;
o Motivated, self-starter who is detail oriented and capable of working
with little direct supervision to develop and present programs;
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; and
o Possess valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license.
How to Apply:
Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their
résumé, and a list of three professional references to Stacy Mitchell, at
[email protected].
Please include where you found this position posted.
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.
