Spend the summer season serving at the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMUForest Service) Supervisors Office Front Desk and the Explore Tahoe Visitor Center at Heavenly Village. Work alongside Forest Service staff to provide visitor services and information to the general public. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the field of recreation and visitors services at one of the nations premiere visitor destinations in the West.
Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $9,902 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 $2,362.50 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Timeline: May 3, 2010 October 30, 2010 Primary Scope of Responsibilities: Communicates information regarding Lake Tahoe Basin geographic features, recreation sites, hiking and recreation opportunities, and local Forest Service regulations to visitors over the phone, in-person, by e-mail, through the LTBMU website, and by mail. Perform routine visitor center operations duties including opening and closing. Operate a variety of equipment including DVD player, video cassette player, video projector, and alarm system. Issues and sells woodcutting, wilderness, fire, and wedding permits. Operate a cash register for retails sales. Assist in the preparation of informational materials. May conduct interpretive programs at Explore Tahoe Visitor Center 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 Work Environment: 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. Preferred Qualifications B.S. in ecology, natural resources sciences or other related degree. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Computer literacy. Proven ability to work with the public including groups. Ability to learn local natural history. Experience with PowerPoint presentations. Ability to multi-task and work with a diverse group of volunteers, staff members, and children. Ability to speak a foreign language, an interest in natural history, and record keeping experience are all pluses. . Transportation to site needed. Public transportation unreliable. Training: Interpretive programming Natural history Cash Handling Additional training will be provided by the USFS. 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: https://my1.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=35282 and then click Apply. Step 2: Once registered login and complete the application. Step 3: Click the Tell us your interest drop down menu and search Environment and select NV as the state. 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 [email protected] 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.
