Description: The Visitor Services Information Assistant will assist with daily visitor center operations and the implementation of interpretation and education programs for Galena Creek Regional Park This position will serve as an AmeriCorps member with the Great Basin Institute and will work collaboratively with the US Forest Service and Washoe County Parks. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in visitor center operations and interpretation while serving at one of the regions premiere visitor destinations.
Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $8,415 for the season. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bi-monthly throughout the entire season. 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 24, 2010 November 26, 2010 Duties: Staffing the information desk at the Galena Creek Visitor Center to answer phone and in-person inquiries, open and close the visitor center, daily center upkeep, and provide a high level of customer service to visitors Staffing the Center Bookstore, which includes doing inventory, running a cash register, and answering questions about merchandise Providing logistical support for public outreach programs including community events, hikes, short talks, Friday Night Campfire programs, or other special events, and Conducting informal roving interpretation to the public on foot. This position will require working on weekends and most holidays. Qualifications: o Experience interacting with the public in a customer service capacity; park and/or visitor center experience is desirable; o Knowledge of the natural history Reno-Lake Tahoe area highly desirable; o Minimum 2 years college training in a field related to natural resources (i.e. biology, geology, anthropology, outdoor recreation & management, etc.); o Experience implementing education and outreach programs, desirable but not required; o Motivated, self-starter who is detail oriented; 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 conversationally; conversational ability in a second language desirable but not required; o Coordinate weekly trips into Reno for two international volunteers who will also work at the center; o Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments; o Possess clean, valid, state-issued drivers license; and o Meet eligibility requirements to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, and (2) not yet received two AmeriCorps Education Awards, regardless of previous award amount. 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). For a full position description please visit our website at www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org. 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 [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.
