
Great Basin Institute/Nevada Conservation Corps
FOUNDED IN: 1998
Address:
16750 Mt. Rose Hwy
Reno, Nevada
89511
Queer Restoration Crew Lead (LGBTQ+ Inclusion Crew)
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Queer Restoration Crew Lead (LGBTQ+ Inclusion Crew)
Type of Position: Crew Leader
Town, City, Park, etc: Fresno
State / Territory: California
Benefits: AmeriCorps, Childcare, Dental Insurance, Education Award, Health Insurance, Student Loan Forbearance, Vision Insurance
ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Co-founded in 1998 by two PhD students, Jerry Keir and Sanjay Pyare, at the University of Nevada, the Institute began as a field studies program to mobilize University faculty, students, and volunteers in applied science and direct service to support national parks, forests, open spaces and public lands. Since then, for over two decades, GBI has supported over 7,000 conservationist serving hundreds of projects to realize positive environmental change across the western US. GBI has raised over 165MM for research, education, and service, making impactful contributions to serving the public and our public lands. GBI is based out of Reno, Nevada, with Satellite offices in Las Vegas, Nevada and South Lake Tahoe, CA. GBI is the recipient of the 2015 USFS’s “Regional Forester Award,” the Nevada Governor’s Points of Light Award in 2005 and was named “Outstanding Non-government Organization” by Environmental Leadership in 2001.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an AmeriCorps Crew Leader for the Queer Restoration Crew (LGBTQ+ Inclusion Crew) based in Las Vegas, NV. Gain valuable field experience while completing habitat improvement, restoration, and recreation projects with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, and many other federal and state agencies. Learn firsthand from federal employees and specialists about natural resource and conservation careers. Projects may include trail construction and maintenance, hazardous fuels reduction, and habitat restoration.
Single-identity or affinity crews are designed to open access to careers in environmental conservation for individuals systematically excluded from opportunities in this field. The goal of this program is to give participants career focused training in an inclusive space to learn and develop alongside peers, leadership, and staff with whom they have shared experience.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working outdoors in challenging conditions, have prior experience camping, and share the belief that everyone should feel safe and included in the conservation community. They will also share the mission to be a part of an affirming crew culture with members of diverse identities, experiences, and backgrounds. LGBTQ+ individuals of all identities are encouraged to apply.
JOB DUTIES
This is an AmeriCorps position; candidates will receive a living allowance dependent on their length of service. The living allowance is a fixed amount, not an hourly wage or a salary. The allowance is paid to members in biweekly installments throughout their term of service. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional education award also dependent on the length of service that can be used for paying off student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college.
•Living Allowance: approximately $1040 every two weeks before taxes Segal Education Award: Student Loan Forbearance: Interest Accrual Repayment: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Eligibility: Insurance: |
REQUIREMENTS
- Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while providing service
- Showing respect when interacting with other members, leaders, staff, project sponsors and community members
- Participating in in-field education sessions, presentations and crew meetings
- Participate in Service Day events outside of regular work schedule
Leadership Qualifications:
- Clean driving record (must qualify to drive GBI Vehicles)
- Current driver’s license
- A willingness and desire to lead
- Experience working within a Conservation or Youth Corps
- Previous experience camping/backpacking in remote locations.
- Previous experience constructing recreational trails
- Previous experience felling trees using chainsaw and/or crosscut
- Previous experience with restoration type work (ex. plantings, invasive species removal)
- Strong critical thinking skills and creativity
- Possessing the confidence and ability to make decisions quickly and under pressure
- Receptive to feedback from superiors, peers, and subordinates.
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive workplace culture and camp life experience.
Physical Qualifications:
- Ability to work for 10.5 hours a day and to contribute to post-work day tasks and chores
- Ability to hike up to 10 miles a day with heavy backpacks
- Ability to carry 25 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to camp up to seven consecutive nights in primitive locations without access to running water and restrooms, all while in an all possible weather conditions. Assisting in food preparation, planning, and clean up
- Ability to effectively operate machinery and tools while following production and quality standards set by the Nevada Conservation Corps
- Follow strict safety protocol and maintain personal safety of self and others
AmeriCorps Qualifications:
- Ability to commit to an entire term of service with AmeriCorps
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Be a U.S Citizen or Legal Resident Alien
- All position offers are conditional upon successful completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Any criminal convictions must be disclosed during the interview process
- Be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (Limit of four unique terms in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards)
- Possess High school diploma or GED (or provide proof of intent to complete before using education award)
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
This is an AmeriCorps position; candidates will receive a living allowance dependent on their length of service. The living allowance is a fixed amount, not an hourly wage or a salary. The allowance is paid to members in biweekly installments throughout their term of service. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional education award also dependent on the length of service that can be used for paying off student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college.
•Living Allowance: approximately $1040 every two weeks before taxes Segal Education Award: Student Loan Forbearance: Interest Accrual Repayment: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Eligibility: Insurance: |