Education & Visitor Services AmeriCorps Volunteer

The Great Basin Institute; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

On-site housing

Life insurance

SNAP eligibility

Job summary

The Great Basin Institute seeks two Education and Visitor Service AmeriCorps Volunteers to support Carrizo Plains National Monument near Bakersfield, CA. Under the BLM, volunteers will assist in the Education Center, conduct outreach, and help with exhibits and tours during the season.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or relevant field experience, comfort presenting to groups, map-reading skills, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to live on-site in provided housing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological, archaeological, recreational or interpretive field or related experience
• Comfort presenting to large groups
• Ability to read maps and use basic field equipment
• Reliable, team-oriented with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist visitors at the Education Center and answer general questions
• Support Education Center Coordinator in outreach and presentations
• Maintain and enhance exhibits; assist with garden and signage
• Lead scheduled tours for public and special groups
• Assist with gift shop operations and event logistics
• Support monument-wide education projects as needed

Skills

Public speaking

Presentation skills

Map reading

Driver's license

Organizational skills

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/related field

Job description

The Great Basin Institute seeks two Education and Visitor Service AmeriCorps Volunteers to support Carrizo Plains National Monument near Bakersfield, CA. Under the BLM, volunteers will assist in the Education Center, conduct outreach, and help with exhibits and tours during the season.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or relevant field experience, comfort presenting to groups, map-reading skills, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to live on-site in provided housing.