Education & Visitor Services Technician (BLM)

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Housing

Health coverage

Living allowance

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps State / National is seeking an Education & Visitor Services Technician (BLM) to support visitor services and educational programming at the Education Center, National Monument. The role runs Feb 15, 2027 to May 14, 2027, with a 40-hour week and Thurs-Sun schedule, plus a housing benefit at no extra cost.

The position includes a biweekly living allowance, comprehensive insurance, and access to additional benefits.

Qualifications

• College graduate is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist visitors at the Education Center, answer general questions.
• Assist Education Center Coordinator with outreach programs.
• Travel to local schools or events to present resources.
• Maintain Education Center exhibits and garden areas.
• Assist with brochures, gift shop, tours, and sign maintenance.
• Support monument projects as needed.

Education

College graduate

Job description

Program

Education & Visitor Services Technician (BLM)

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); and - Schedule: Thurs - Sun, 10 hours/day. Compensation and Benefits: - This position will receive a 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; and - Eligibility for SNAP benefits, Loan Forbearance, and Loan Interest Accrual Repayment. This position offers a housing at no additional costs.

Program Benefits

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

Member Duties

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 Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program Start/End Date

02/15/2027 - 05/14/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

CALIFORNIA

Accepting Applications

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