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SEARCH RESULTS 20 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: Primary Duties: Conducts condor radio-tracking operations along the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park by utilizing established techniques to locate, identify, and record condor activities within the park. Monitor condor behavior and utilizing spotting scopes, binoculars, and telemetry equipment. Disseminate condor information to the public along the South Rim of Grand Canyon. Physical Demands: The position’s duties involve work which is conducted primarily on the south rim and could involve hiking into the canyon. The weather conditions may be hot (up to 115 F) and dry, or cold (below freezing) and wet. Incumbent must consistently follow safe work practices applicable to the occupation, tools, and specific circumstances and surroundings in which incumbent performs the job. Housing: The volunteer will be camping at Mather Campground at the South Rim. There are coin op-showers and laundry, restaurants and a market in walking distance. Time commitment: Minimum of seven days.
Opportunity Description: Primary Duties: Several volunteers are needed from May through November 2009, to monitor California Condor nests in the inner canyon of Grand Canyon National Park utilizing established techniques to document condor nest site activity utilizing spotting scopes, binoculars, and telemetry equipment. Physical Demands: The position’s duties involve extensive field work which may be strenuous and will occasionally be carried out alone. It will involve terrain which is often steep, and weather conditions that will be hot (up to 115 F) and dry, or cold (below freezing) and wet. There will sometimes be a need to carry moderately heavy equipment to study sites. Incumbent must consistently follow safe work practices applicable to the occupation, tools, and specific circumstances and surroundings in which incumbent performs the job. Housing: The volunteer will be camping at Mather Campground at the South Rim. There are coin op-showers and laundry, restaurants and a market in walking distance. Time commitment: Minimum of seven days.
Opportunity Description: Pipe Spring National Monument preserves 40 acres surrounding a natural spring and 1870 stone fort in the high desert of Arizona. Now surrounded by the Kaibab Paiute reservation, this area was a tithing ranch for the Mormon Church from 1870 to 1890. The park is located on the Utah/Arizona border, north of the Grand Canyon along AZ state road 389. For more information on the park please visit our website at www.nps.gov/pisp. POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Multiple positions available September 15 through May 15 with a minimun commitment of 12 weeks. DUTIES: Applicants will be trained to staff the information desk, collect entrance fees, provide informal interpretation, present tours of the historic stone fort (30 minutes in length each), and cleaning the interior of the historic house. Assist with special holiday event in December. As time allows work may include special interpretive projects, talks or demonstration, library or grounds work. Volunteer initiates visitor contacts, provides information covering the primary and secondary themes of the park. Subjects covered in the park are varied and include: Kaibab Paiute occupation and culture, Mormon occupation, culture and land use. May dress in period clothing (provided) representing the 1870s and 1880s. SKILLS DESIRED: Good communication skills are essential along with an ability to learn about area history and enjoy sharing knowledge with others. Incumbent must be able to develop a working knowledge of the stories of Pipe Spring and learn interpretive techniques to present those stories to visitors. Ability to speak easily to the public one-on-one or to groups of up to 15 people. Volunteers must have a willingness to work and get along with a diverse variety of co-workers and visitors and be able to deal with the public in an enthusiastic and positive manner. Volunters must demonstrate an ability to work in an organized, dependable, and safe manner. A genuine desire to insure that each visitor has an enjoyable experience at Pipe Spring is essential. Incumbent must be flexible enough to handle variations of routine caused by shifting priorities and visitor needs.
Opportunity Description: AZ opening with RV site or housing. Pipe Spring Nat. Mon. is high desert at 5,000 feet. Interpretive position for experienced versatile volunteer. Join our staff as we provide visitor services and interpretation at this 1870s historic site. Duties include conducting 30 minute guided tours through the 1870 2-story stone ranch house. Four days per week, 8 hours per day. Includes visitor center operation and fees collection 4 hours a day. Apply on line or by mail.
Opportunity Description: Environmental Education Branch in the Division of Interpretation and Resource Education at Grand Canyon National Park is looking for an Associate Naturalist. This position is an ideal opportunity to fulfill school internship requirements. The Environmental Education Branch provides programs for families, children and school groups. For a description of all of our programs visit our web page at www.nps.gov/grca/forteachers/index.htm. DATES: Desired start date is January 4, 2010, with an ending date of May 28, 2010. SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: During the school year (Sept – May), the Associate Naturalist delivers curriculum-based education programs for school groups, which includes in-park field trip programs, outreach programs in classrooms throughout Arizona, distance learning programs via the Internet, and teacher workshops. The programs are primarily for 4th through 6th grades. During the summer (June – August), the Associate Naturalist conducts ranger programs and guided hikes for children and their families, and helps facilitate the booklet-based Junior Ranger Program. OTHER POSSIBLE ACTIVITIES: Throughout the year, assist in the continual development and improvement of program activities and materials, including developing new curriculum-based field trip programs for school groups in the areas of geology, ecology and human history of Grand Canyon. Help design, construct and maintain an environmental education webpage. Assist with special educational programs for visiting groups. Help with program support projects such as compiling teacher packets, preparing program booklets and props, updating database, etc. DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION (HELPFUL BUT NOT REQUIRED): Academic studies in education or environmental education. Experience working in environmental education or with young people in educational settings; this includes youth clubs, conservation corps, after-school programs, environmental education camps, etc. Experience designing environmental education activities. Experience in designing and conducting formal program evaluations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. COMPENSATION: The Associate Naturalist is required to wear a uniform. You will be supplied a hat, shirts and a jacket. You supply khaki slacks, a brown belt and appropriate footwear. Housing is extremely limited at Grand Canyon National Park. Shared housing consists of a private bedroom and shared communal areas. No spouse, relatives or pets are allowed in shared housing. Please contact Andy Pearce by email andy_pearce@nps.gov or telephone 928-638-7662. A background check maybe required for this position. This involves fingerprinting and a documented work and residential history. Thank you for your interest in the Associate Naturalist Program at Grand Canyon National Park.
Opportunity Description: Camp Host are available at Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge headquarters Campground hosts will be provided with full trailer/RV hookups (telephone and TV service will be the responsibility of the host site occupant) Duties are general monitoring and cleanup of the accessible fishing site and associated facilities to include: Onsite monitoring of public use activities to minimize vandalism; General site cleanup daily or as needed to present a neat appearance; Pickup of garbage as needed; Cleaning restroom facilities and supplies daily or as needed; Minor maintenance as needed or as requested by the refuge staff; Answering general information questions from the public; Contacting Law Enforcement staff as needed; Assisting with Visitors Center during open hours. This position carries no authority to enforce any rules or regulations or resolve conflicts between public user groups or individuals. This position will involve approximately 30 hours per week and period from 3 - 6 months stay. Please Provide Pictures of your RV and Yourselves. We have immediate opening needs begining April, 2010.
Opportunity Description: Volunteers greet visitors, answer questions and provide orientation to the park and area. If interested volunteer may present interpretive programs. In addition the volunteer would assist with the history association bookstore sales. Training will be provided with an orientation to the park. Minimal requirement is 32 hours per week for no less then two months. Housing is available or an RV site is provided with full hook-ups. For more information call Sarah Herve, at 928-524-6228 ext 264 or email sarah_herve@nps.gov.
Opportunity Description: The volunteer will work independently and alongside park law enforcement and resource management staff in the care and use of horses for resource protection and preservation. Only experienced people with knowledge, skills and abilities to work with and ride horses should apply. The volunteer should know how to control a horse in front country areas including riding around parking lots, motor vehicle traffic, paved trails, and large groups of people. The candidate should also possess skills and abilities to safely travel or camp alone in the backcountry utilizing a horse. Ranger Amber Bryant may be contacted for more information at 928-524-6228 ext. 231. Ranger Bryant will conduct interviews for suitable applicants. Anyone considered for this position may be required to prove horsemanship skills upon arrival. Summer lodging may be available for a single adult in a small efficiency apartment. RV sites are available for those with RVs. Additional lodging may be available after Labor Day for those without RVS.
Opportunity Description: Volunteers are needed to assist with various fire prevention activities and events. Activities range from educational fire prevention programs to special events and parades. Duties may also include fire prevention patrols during high fire danger and sign maintenance. 
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Opportunity Description: The Grand Canyon Backcountry Vegetation Crew has been completing tamarisk and other invasives control work as part of the Tamarisk Management and Tributary Restoration Project. As we enter the cyclic maintenance phase of tamarisk control in Grand Canyon's tributaries, we have fewer trees to kill yet lots of ground to cover. Tamarisk is an exotic tree that aggressively invades native riparian habitat and undermines the integrity and function of ecosystems. Preventing the spread of exotic plant species is now considered to be one of the most important issues facing natural resource managers across the nation. Help Grand Canyon protect its natural resources and fight tamarisk invasion within inner canyon tributaries! Come along on a backpack trip into a remote area of Grand Canyon down the North Bass Trail to control tamarisk. We will use handsaws and a dose of grit to remove these invaders from Grand Canyon's remote side canyons. Day 1: Monday, November 30: Meet at South Rim Backcountry Office at 8:30 AM, distribute food/group gear, drive out to trailhead and hike down Tanner Trail (10 miles, ~ 4,600 ft elevation loss) camp at Colorado River. Day 2: Tuesday, December 1: Hike to Cardenas Creek Canyon, tamarisk control Cardenas Creek Canyon (3-5 miles). Day 3: Wednesday, December 2: Tamarisk control Cardenas Creek Canyon (3-5 miles). Day 4: Thursday, December 3: Hike to Escalante Creek, tamarisk control Escalante Creek Canyon (5-7 miles). Day 5: Friday, December 4: Hike to 75 Mile Creek, tamarisk control 75 Mile Creek Canyon (3-5 miles). Day 6: Saturday, December 6: Tamarisk control Papago Canyon, hike to Hance Rapid Campground (3-5 miles). Day 8: Monday, December 7: Hike out New Hance Trail to South Rim and drive to Flagstaff (8 miles, ~ 4,600 ft elevation gain). General Info: Sponsors: Grand Canyon National Park, Vegetation Program Dates: November 30 – December 7, 2009 Leader: Grand Canyon National Park Staff Difficulty: Very Difficult Accommodations: Backpacking and basecamping Gear: YOU PROVIDE: Backpacking gear and an adventurous attitude. WE PROVIDE: All meals and snacks, transportation to and from Flagstaff, field gear, field training, camping options at the South Rim the night before/after the trip. This trip will involve backpacking in very remote areas. Previous canyon backpacking experience is advised.
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