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 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]. 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.
