Description: The Environmental Educator will be primarily responsible for collaborating with GCVC Environmental Education Coordinator on the development and implementation of interpretive and educational programs that focus on the Galena Creek vicinity, Mount Rose corridor and the Great Basin. The two predominant areas of environmental education at the Visitor Center include: 1. On-site and school-based environmental workshops for K-12th grades and 2. Great Basin Naturalists, an outdoor summer youth nature camp for 812 year olds based in Galena Creek Recreation Area and 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 Regional Parks & Open Space. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in environmental and cultural interpretation, curriculum development and visitor center operations while serving at one of the regions premiere visitor destinations. Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $9,300 for the season. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bi-monthly throughout the term of service. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service, members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $2,675 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Timeline: April 18, 2011 - October 15, 2011 Duties: - Assist Environmental Education Coordinator with implementation of Great Basin Naturalists Environmental curriculum about the natural, geological and cultural history of the vicinity for on-site and school-based programs for K high school groups; - Assist Environmental Education Coordinator with implementation of Great Basin Naturalists, Galena Creek Field Research & Monitoring projects for high school students; - Co-coordinate the Great Basin Naturalists summer camp, assist with training, prepare materials, implement curriculum, and ensure the success and safety of the 2011 summer camp; - Assist with the development and implementation of a summer camp counselor-in-training program for youth.; - May be required to staff the information desk at the Galena Creek Visitor Center to answer phone and in-person inquiries, open and close the visitor center, provide daily center upkeep, operate the gift store register, and provide a high level of customer service to visitors; Qualifications: - Experience developing and implementing environmental-based curriculum in a group setting. - Experience interacting with children of all ages and the public in a customer service capacity; park and/or visitor center experience is desirable; - Knowledge of the natural history of the Reno-Lake Tahoe area highly desirable; - Minimum of two years experience with environmental program development, nature-based field instruction, and community outreach. - Bachelors Degree in biology, resources management, or environmental disciplines desired. - Experience implementing education and outreach programs, desirable but not required; - Motivated, self-starter who is detail oriented; - Flexibility to handle competing and changing priorities; - Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public in a variety of forums; - Ability to speak English conversationally; conversational ability in - Spanish desirable but not required; - Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments; - Must be able to work holidays; - Possess clean, valid, state-issued drivers license; and AmeriCorps Qualifications: To qualify, you must be over 18 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards). To Apply: Step 1: Click here https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=39535 Step 2: Click Apply then register. Step 3: Once registered login and complete the application. Step 4: Click the Search Listings link and search under Environment and NV. Step 5: Click on the position then hit the Apply Now button at the bottom of the listing. Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Bridget Walden at bwal...@gbinstitute.org 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.
