Sustainable Recreation Intern
This position rotates between the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) Supervisor’s Office and the Great Basin Institute’s Mount Rose Campus. The position works 8 hours per day, five days/week.
Timeline: May 3, 2010 – October 30, 2010
Compensation:
This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $9,906 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 $2362.50 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college.
Major Duties: Provides research and outreach support to establish sustainable recreation services for the LTBMU sites of service. Offers assistance to LTBMU and GBI leadership team to unite partners in strategic efforts that build upon successful visitor service programs. For grant writing purposes, intern must become knowledgeable of information regarding Lake Tahoe Basin geographic features, recreation sites, hiking and recreation opportunities, and local Forest Service regulations. Moreover, the intern will perform an assessment of interpretive programs at USFS sites including oral presentations, guided walks, environmental education programs, to visitors, school children, and organized groups on a variety of natural history, cultural history, and Forest Service natural resource programs. A schedule of grant submissions will be prepared based on the assessment of existing and future programmatic functions.
Working Environment/Physical Demands: The work is primarily performed in an office setting with occasional visits to other indoor and outdoor environments. The work is mostly sedentary, however, some walking, bending, standing, and carrying of moderate weight objects is required.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the following areas:
• Preparation of proposals and grant applications, including research and identification of potential funding sources.
• Working with non-profit organizations.
• Track record in securing new funding opportunities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to multi-task and work with a variety of staff members, volunteers, and children.
Applicants should also:
• Possess excellent writing and computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Demonstrate excellent oral communication skills.
• Be highly organized with the ability to develop proposals and provide supporting documents as needed during the grant review process.
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.
To Apply:
Step 1: Register at the AmeriCorps website by clicking here and the click “Apply”.
Step 2: Once registered login and complete the application.
Step 3: Click the “Search Listings” link and search for program name: Nevada Conservation Corps
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 bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org 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.
