Description: Spend the summer season serving at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center at beautiful Lake Tahoe. Work alongside Forest Service staff to provide visitor services. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience while serving at one of the nations premiere visitor destinations. Taylor Creek hosts interpretive programs and provides information and retail services to the general public. The main attraction is the Stream Profile Chamber that provides a view of the stream environment allowing visitors to study a diverted section of Taylor Creek through a panel of aquarium-like windows.
Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $3,700 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 $1,415 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Timeline: June 20, 2011 September 9, 2011 Primary Scope of Responsibilities: Monitor and maintain information desk, store inventory, operating materials, and display boards. Operate a cash register for retails sales within the visitor center. Maintain a supply of maps and publications to answer visitor questions. Assist in the preparation of informational materials. Open and close the visitor center. Announce and operate theatre and audiovisual programs. Provide customer service to internal and external customers. Meet visitors and independently reply to phone and mail inquiries. Provide custodial services daily including cleaning of restrooms and trash removal. Provide informational presentations on local natural history and other topics. 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. Work Environment: The work is performed both indoors (visitor center staffing) and outdoors (roving interpretation and presenting programs). One day/wk will work an evening schedule. Must be able to walk 1 mile without difficulty and stand behind visitor desk for 1-2 hours. Outdoor conditions vary from wet and cold (30F) to hot and dry (80F). Training: Interpretive programming On site 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://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=39818 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 CA 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.
