Visitor Service Specialist (USFWS, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge)

GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE

9d • $21 - $21

About The Position

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the United States Fish & Wildlife Service, is recruiting a Visitor Services Specialist for the Pahranagat and Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge work teams (Lincoln and Clark Counties, NV). The specialist will work collaboratively with Refuge staff to manage the Visitor Center operation and implement a variety of visitor service programs. Programs will mainly revolve around interpretation, education and volunteers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, natural resources conservation, interpretation or a related field and commensurate field experience
• Experience recruiting, training and/or managing volunteers
• Experience working in a customer service setting similar to a visitor center (highly desirable)
• Experience conducting interpretation (highly desirable)
• Experience living or working in, and/or knowledge of Mojave Desert (preferable) or southwestern wetland ecosystems and natural/cultural resources (desirable)
• Experience developing and implementing environmental education and curricula (desirable)
• Experience planning and conducting outreach and special events.
• Experience creating interpretive materials (e.g.: pamphlets, posters) or displays.
• A working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products
• 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 work in harsh and rapidly changing environments
• Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a customer service setting similar to a visitor center (highly desirable)
• Experience conducting interpretation (highly desirable)
• Experience living or working in, and/or knowledge of Mojave Desert (preferable) or southwestern wetland ecosystems and natural/cultural resources (desirable)
• Experience developing and implementing environmental education and curricula (desirable)
• Knowledge of and/or experience developing multimedia programs (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate volunteer program through volunteer recruitment, training, project coordination, recognition, etc.
• Conduct and staff outreach events, and develop and conduct special events
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the refuge’s visitor center and nature store
• Staff information desks in visitor centers or contact stations and provides roving interpretation
• 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
• Perform custodial and maintenance to maintain clean and safe visitor facilities
• Help run the campground and trail network, which could include custodial and maintenance of the visitor amenities and signage

Benefits

• Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance premiums
• $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost
• Personal leave and holidays
• Access to Pro Deals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees