Working cooperatively with the National Park Service’s Joshua Tree National Park (JOTR), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting to hire a Social Media Technician. The overarching objective of this position is to assist with public land management as it relates to natural resources and the Park’s vegetation. More specifically, the Technician will aid in a variety of public support activities including, but not limited to:
· populating and managing the iNaturalist project; · populating the photo gallery for the web-based flora; · establishing a web-based Flora through SEINet, using the Symbiota platform; · assisting with web-page development for the various botanical hiking guides; · creating brochures for the botanical trail guides using various applications (i.e. InDesign); · creating a bridge between the iNat project and the Wildflower Watch and web-based flora; · assisting with populating the Wildflower Watch reports; and · updating and reorganizing the various webpages currently on-line, as well as creating other vegetation related website info (e.g. bryophyte or rare plant page). The Technician will serve as a liaison between other Park Divisions and the Branch of Media within the Park network and will be exposed to and support a variety of other interpretation and outreach activities. This position offers experience working with NPS professionals on public lands and will aid in preparation for a career in public lands recreation management through outreach strategies. Those seeking workforce development experiences for the purpose of public benefit through social media innovation should apply. *Compensation & Timeline:* - Rate of Pay: $21.00/hour - Benefits: Affordable Care Act-compliant health benefits (medical, dental, vision); paid personal and sick leave; 401(k) retirement plan - Timeline: 53-week appointment beginning in May 2015, or upon availability and completion of DOI Background Investigation; potential for extension pending funding and favorable performance review - Full time, 40 hours/week (some weekend work may be required) *Location:* Joshua Tree National Park is located in southern California, just off I-10, and is a 2- to 3-hour drive from Los Angeles, Phoenix and Las Vegas. Aside from the outdoor recreation opportunities and natural wonders within the park, Death Valley and Grand Canyon National Parks, the Mojave Preserve, as well as Lake Mead and Spring Mountains National Recreation Areas are nearby and afford a diversity of outdoor activities ranging from hiking, mountain biking and rock hounding to fishing, boating and skiing/snowboarding. *Qualifications:* - Coursework and/or demonstrable experience utilizing social media platforms and/or website development tools in an official capacity; developing and/or implementing outreach strategies or visitor services activities; or equivalent experience; - Knowledge of guiding principles of cultural and/or natural resource management - emphasis or demonstrated experience with botany/vegetation, desirable; - Experience providing visitor services, environmental education, outreach and/or interpretation; - Experience collecting field data and/or following established data collection protocols; - Proven ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience including NPS and GBI staff, partner organizations, and the public; - Motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, and possess good organizational skills; - Ability to work independently or cooperatively as part of a team focused on accomplishing goals and mission of the NPS and GBI; - Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads; - Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and be in overall good physical condition; prior experience working in the desert southwest, or similar desert climates, desirable. - Successful applicant must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or possess an active and favorably adjudicated BI prior to beginning the position. *If you already have a favorably adjudicated BI, please state that in your cover letter.* *How to Apply:* Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, including where they found the posting, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding, GBI HR Coordinator, at agladd...@thegreatbasininstitute.org. 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