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AmeriCorps Positions
300 Hour Summer
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Stipend a month $2,000
Education Award $1,374
(after successfully completing term)
AmeriCorps members are expected to wear AmeriCorps logo or apparel while serving. This position does not duplicate work of previous or existing employees or volunteers, supplant the hiring of workers, or include service or duties that have been performed or were performed by a current employee, an employee who recently resigned or was discharged, an employee subject to a reduction in work force, or an employee who is on leave. The program does not discriminate in program admission based on race, color, sexual orientation, military discharge, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic unrelated to the ability to perform the essential functions or basic tenets of the program, or any bona fide occupational qualifications. The program will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, as long as the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on the program. This policy governs all aspects of the program, including selection, placement assignment, compensation, and access to benefits and training.
Open AmeriCorps Positions, Apply Today!
300 Hour Full-Time Summer Positions
(June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023)
Nevada Outdoor School Summer Outdoor Educator (Elko & Winnemucca Positions Open)
The summer positions are 300 hours, 40 hours a week for 10 weeks. The general schedule is Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-4:00 pm, however, hours and days may vary. The Summer Outdoor Educators will deliver and assist with planning, coordination, and outreach of all Nevada Outdoor School educational programs including Nature Explorers summer camps, Nature in the Park, special events, and Outdoor Ethics. Training will be offered to the member including CPR and First Aid.
Friends of Black Rock-High Rock Environmental Stewardship and Volunteer Coordinator
The summer 300 hour position is a full-time term, Friday-Sunday 9:00 am-6:00 pm. Hours and days may vary. The AmeriCorps member will assist in stewardship projects and events throughout the Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area (NCA). They will assist in planning and executing stewardship projects and events including; improving and maintaining backcountry trails, installing wilderness boundary markers, flag fencing in sage grouse habitat, Black Rock Rendezvous, National Trails Day, and 4th of July and Perseids Meteor Shower camp-out events. Required Knowledge, skills, abilities: flexibility regarding work service, weekends will be required, basic computer skills, valid driver's license, enjoy the outdoors and camping, willingness to work in inclement weather, self-motivated and ability to multi-task, excellent communication skills, including public speaking, presentation, and written communication, strong organizational skills. This position involves some camping and backpacking and stewardship projects will be conducted outdoors, often in remote locations where camping will be at undeveloped recreation sites.
If any of these opportunities sound right for you, Contact Zulma Mayorga at:
Zulma.Mayorga@NevadaOutdoorSchool.org or 775-623-5657
For more information about AmeriCorps and to apply visit the AmeriCorps Website.
ABOUT US
Nevada Outdoor School inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat and dedication to community.
CONTACT US
Winnemucca Office:
655 Anderson Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-5656
Elko Office:
2363 N. 5th Street, Unit 102
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-0814
