CA Trails Interpretive Specialist

Rate of Pay: $8,000 Living Stipend + $2,775 Education Award + $1,300 Housing Stipend
Timeline: March 5, 2012 – August 31, 2012
Location: Elko, NV
Positions Available: 1
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Description: Spend 6-18 months in Central Nevada working at the California National Historic Trail Interpretive Center in Elko developing interpretive programs surrounding the California Trail experience and its related themes for the general public. The position will contribute to the appreciation and preservation of historic and cultural sites and work to forge strong community partnerships and enhance sustainable tourism in the region. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the field of interpretation by helping to establish programs and implement the exhibit plan at this brand new facility…

Contact: bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org

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2012 Summer Chainsaw/Trail/Restoration Team Member

Rate of Pay: $3,500 Living Stipend + $1,468 Education Award
Timeline: May 21, 2012 – August 16, 2012
Location: Reno, Las Vegas, and Ely, NV
Positions Available: 54
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Description: Spend your summer working and camping outside at some of Nevada’s premier natural areas. Serve alongside international volunteers and college students from across the country while making a lasting contribution to Nevada’s natural heritage. Gain valuable field experience while working on habitat improvement, restoration, and recreation projects with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and local and state agencies. Projects include trail building and maintenance, hazardous fuels reduction, and habitat restoration…

Contact: bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org

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