Education & Visitor Services Technician (BLM)

AmeriCorps; California; On-site; USD 32,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pro Deals

SNAP Benefits

Loan Forbearance

Loan Interest Repayment

Education Award

Job summary

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps is seeking a dedicated member to support visitor services and educational programs at the Education Center, located near Bakersfield, California. The role involves engaging with visitors, assisting with outreach, and helping manage exhibits and tours at the National Monument.

The position runs mid February for 13.5 project weeks, with a full-time schedule (40 hours/week) though the schedule listed is Thurs-Sun.

Qualifications

• College graduate required.
• Experience in visitor services or educational programs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist visitors with questions at the Education Center.
• Support Outreach programs led by the Education Center Coordinator.
• Travel to local schools or events to present resources.
• Maintain exhibits and assist in the Education Center garden.
• Assist in brochure development and management of the gift shop.
• Give scheduled tours to the visiting public and special groups.
• Support Coordinator with unplanned requests and general center maintenance.

Skills

Visitor services

Education outreach

Public speaking

Event coordination

Education

College graduate

Job description

Location and Direction

This position is located outside of Bakersfield, CA. Under the direction of the BLM, the selected candidate will support visitor services and educational programming out of the Education Center, located at the National Monument.

Season Timeline

• Mid February, 13.5 project wks
• Full time (40 hours/week)
• Schedule: Thurs - Sun, 10 hours/day

Compensation and Benefits

• Living allowance of approximately $1,400.00 biweekly (before taxes)
• 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
• Housing at no additional costs

Member Duties

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assist helping w/ & answering general questions for visitors at the Education Center
• Assist the Education Center Coordinator in outreach programs
• Possible travel to local schools or special events to give presentations on resources within the area
• Assist in maintaining the Education Center's exhibits, both inside & out. Working in the Education Center garden
• Assist with the development of brochures
• Assist with management of gift shop
• Give scheduled tours to the visiting public & special user groups throughout the season
• Assist the Coordinator w/ unexpected requests
• General clean-up & maintenance of the visitor displays & interpretive signs in the education center & around the monument

This position primarily serves within the Education Center, but may have the opportunity to support projects throughout the monument.

Program Benefits

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Housing
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance
• Training

Program Start/End Date

02/15/2027- 05/14/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum:17 Maximum:99

Program Locations

CALIFORNIA

Accepting Applications

From 11/04/2026 To 01/22/2027

To apply

Phone [phone]