Environmental Education/Visitor Services Specialist
Description:
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service, is recruiting an Environmental Education/Visitor Services Specialist at Desert National Wildlife Refuge (Clark County, NV). 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 programs;
• Development of interpretive materials such as brochures, pamphlets, exhibits, website updates and signs;
• Develop and present environmental education programs;
• Prepare and conduct teacher training and orientation programs;
• Manage and enhance volunteer program through volunteer recruitment, training, project coordination, recognition, etc.;
• Prepares and reviews refuge visitor services, interpretive, sign, education or recreation plans;
• Develops interpretive themes and messaging for visitor center exhibits, film and trail planning. Reviews and guides interpretive submittals for these projects;
• Staff information desks in visitor center or contact stations, and provides roving interpretation; and
• Audit and coach other visitor services staff in the interpretive program.
This is a multi-year position that is anticipated to run from June 2012 – December 2013
Compensation:
o Rate of pay: $20.58/hour
o Medical and dental benefits
o Personal leave accumulation
Location:
Clark County, NV – Desert NWR
Timeline:
o June 2012 – December 2012 with annual extension and pay increases pending funding and favorable performance review through December 2013
o Full time, 40 hours per week
o Minimal overtime may be required
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, and/or knowledge of Mojave Desert (preferable) or desert ecosystems and natural/cultural resources, desirable;
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 Bridget Walden, at bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org.
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.
