The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service, is recruiting an Environmental Education/Visitor Services Specialist at Pahranagat and Moapa Valley 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 April 2012 December 2013 Compensation: o Rate of pay: $20.58/hour o Medical and dental benefits o Personal leave accumulation Location: Clark County, NV Pahranagat and Moapa Valley NWR Timeline: o April 2012 April 2013 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 Bachelors 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 drivers 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 [email protected]. Please include where you found this position posted. 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.
