Job duties include, but aren’t limited to:

• Develop and present a variety of interpretive and recreation programs;
• Development of interpretive materials such as brochures, pamphlets, exhibits, website updates and signs;
• Develop and present environmental education programs;
• Conduct outreach, staff outreach events, and develop and conduct special events
• Prepare and conduct teacher training and orientation programs;
• Supervise and coordinate volunteer program through volunteer recruitment, training, project coordination, recognition, etc.;
• Staff information desks in visitor center or contact stations, and provides roving interpretation;
• Perform light custodial and maintenance to maintain clean and safe visitor facilities;
• Helps run campground, and
• Audit and coach other visitor services staff in the interpretive program.

Compensation:

• Rate of pay: $17/hour
• Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision benefits)
• Paid holidays and personal leave

Location:

Clark County and Lincoln County, NV – Pahranagat and Moapa Valley NWRs

Timeline: 

February/March 2017 for a 12 month duration; potential for extension pending available funding and positive performance review
Full time, 40 hours per week; weekend hours will be required
Minimal overtime may be required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related coursework and commensurate field experience;
• Experience developing and implementing environmental education and outreach programs and curricula;
• Experience conducting interpretation, highly desirable;
• Experience recruiting, training and/or managing volunteers;
• Experience living or working in, and/or knowledge of Mojave Desert (preferable) or desert ecosystems and natural/cultural resources, desirable;
• Experience creating interpretive materials (e.g.: pamphlets, posters) or displays;
• Knowledge of and/or experience developing multi-media programs, desirable;
• Motivated, self-starter who is detail oriented and capable of working with little direct supervision to develop and present programs;
• Flexibility to handle competing and changing priorities;
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public in a variety of forums;
• Ability to speak English and Spanish conversationally, desirable but not required;
• Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments; and
• Possess valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license.