AmeriCorps Visitor Information Assistant (BLM, Casper Field Office)

GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE • Casper, WY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The GBI Program at GBI, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management at the Casper Field Office is recruiting one (1) AmeriCorps member to serve as a Recreation Technician. Under the direction of agency staff, the selected candidate will work closely with office personnel and field employees to provide front desk and administrative support, including greeting customers and members of the public, answering general inquiries, transferring phone calls, routing visitors to appropriate staff for technical assistance, and serving as a primary point of contact for employees working in the field. This position is communication-focused and requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills to support daily office operations and public engagement.

Requirements

• Earned or currently earning Bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Recreation Planning, or related discipline, or a combination of relevant education and field experience
• Enthusiasm about the position, with interest in and knowledge of Outdoor Recreation and Visitor Services
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and in a team setting
• Possess a clean, valid state-issued driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads
• Must provide a valid driver’s license and possess a clean driving record
• Successful applicants must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to BLM- human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning position.
• AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limited to earning equivalent of two full-time education awards), (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) name search and federal criminal background check, (4) adhere to the rules, regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service Agreement; and (5) not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.

Nice To Haves

• If you already have a fully adjudicated BI, please let us know in your application

Responsibilities

• Serving as a primary contact with the public through several venues including over the phone, in-person, and through special events outreach
• Communicating information regarding the geographic features, recreation sites, hiking and recreation opportunities, and local regulations to visitors
• Reviewing, cataloguing, digitizing, maintaining, and updating resource materials for public and agency use
• Serving independently or as part of a team to support these objectives and others (e.g. data collection)
• Members are required to take a mandatory 30-minute lunch break each service day. This break does not count toward their service hours for the education award.

Benefits

• Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance
• $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost
• Access to Pro Deals
• Eligibility for SNAP benefits, Loan Forbearance, and Loan Interest Accrual Repayment
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award 675 hr: $2,817.14 upon successful completion of term
• Student Loan Forbearance
• Interest Accrual Repayment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level