Boat & Water Safety Outreach Technician at The Great Basin Institute

The Great Basin Institute is working cooperatively with the Lake Mead NRA

(LAKE) to provide outreach to visitors to Lake Mead regarding boat and water safety, and invasive quagga mussels, as well as general information about Lake Mead and the opportunities the NRA provides. Technicians will provide logistic support at boat launches, especially during peak put-in and take-out times, to ensure visitors launch and take-out boats in an orderly fashion and with the hope of reducing wait times and greenhouse gas emissions from idling vehicles and boats. Training to provide immediate response to medical emergencies will also be provided, as well as training opportunities with other resource departments. This full-time position requires an ability to work outdoors during the intense heat of the summer months. The position is 40 hours a week, working weekends and holidays during the months of June, July, and August. Employees will be given two consecutive days off during the week. GBI will be hiring up to twelve (12) positions.

Compensation and Timeline: 

o             Rate of Pay: $11.95/hour

o             15-week appointment beginning May 31, 2011 (or upon availability)

Location:

Lake Mead NRA (Boulder City, NV) - the Hemenway Harbor, Callville Bay, Katherine’s Landing, Cottonwood Cove and North Telephone Cove, Echo Bay, Willow Beach, Boulder Beach and Temple Bar boat launches

Qualifications:

o             Interest in and/or experience presenting information related to

natural and water resources;

o             Willingness and ability to work in harsh, ever-changing desert

conditions, including extreme temperatures;

o             Ability to stand for extended periods of time and maintain a

positive attitude while interacting with the general public;

o             Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with

a diverse audience; and

o             Valid, state-issued driver’s license.

How to Apply:

Applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden at bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please include where you found this position posted.

This position is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.