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SEARCH RESULTS 14 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: Job Description: Checks permits and equipment of private and commercial boaters at launch areas along the San Juan River; provides interpretive and resource protection information to boaters; accompanies river rangers on rafting patrols; assists with campsite inventory and monitoring; performs clean-up and light maintenance along the river and at launch areas. Dates/Hours: Flexible; March through October. Working Environment: The San Juan River staff consists of two river rangers and two or three river ranger assistants. The river ranger assistants receive on the job training and supervision from the river rangers and the Monticello Field Office Outdoor Recreation Planner. River ranger assistants have the opportunity to develop whitewater boating, interpretive, safety, and resource protection skills. Bluff is a small town (population 250) located along the San Juan River in scenic southeast Utah. The San Juan River is the major tributary to the Colorado River in the Four Corners Region. It is a popular river for recreational rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. The San Juan has easy to moderate whitewater rapids (Class I to III), as well as, sections of flat water. The river is well known for its scenic canyons, wilderness setting, and the abundance of archaeological sites located along the banks. The climate of the area is typical of desert environments. Spring and early summer temperatures range between 60 and 85 degrees F. Mid-summer temperatures are hot (90 to 100 degrees F). Spectacular thunderstorms are common in July and August. Job Qualifications: Adaptable, independent, friendly personality; desire and ability to work with the public; comfortable talking informally with large groups (up to 25 people); camping, hiking, and/or other outdoor experience (boating experience desirable but not required); good physical condition; able to work outdoors in hot weather (90 to 100 degrees F). A valid driver’s license is required, and a personal vehicle is highly recommended. Housing and Miscellaneous Benefits: Housing; $22.00 per day to cover expenses; uniform t-shirts and caps; boating and camping equipment are provided; opportunities to explore the Four Corners Region on your days off; excellent experience for those interested in recreation management, resource protection, and federal land management.
Contact: Kay Wilson at (435) 587-1504
Opportunity Description: The volunteers will work with Bureau of Land Management Monticello Field Office (MFO) Park Ranger/Maintenance Worker. This project will be ongoing and occur throughout the Monticello Field Management area or until weather or weather conditions prevent work from being done safely (heat, afternoon thunderstorms, snow, and/or blowing dust/sand). Duties: The volunteers will work independently and with other BLM staff performing maintenance tasks throughout the field area. Projects will primarily focus on BLM recreation sites and facilities such as ranger stations, campgrounds, boat ramps, information kiosks, vault toilets, and trails. Volunteers may occasionally work in remote areas requiring camping or staying in BLM cabins. Maintenance tasks may involve light carpentry, plumbing, light masonry work, digging and general upkeep such as cleaning, painting, and equipment maintenance. Additionally, volunteers may need to operate government vehicles on dirt roads in the performance of their duties. Safety Concerns: The volunteers will be working outdoors in changing weather conditions. The volunteers may be lifting heavy objects such as dead and down wood, working with hand tools such as shovels, rakes, rock bars, and hammers, collecting trash, and moving or lifting heavy rocks. Some use of power tools may be required. Volunteers will be provided all necessary safety equipment. BLM Provides: The MFO of the BLM will provide all of the tools used on any of the projects, provide trash bags, provides drinking water, safety equipment, and the BLM may transport volunteers who do not have access to vehicles. Housing is provided to the volunteers at no cost and a daily $22.00 meal allowance is provided. Volunteer shared housing and duty station is located at the Sand Island Recreation Site located four miles west of Bluff Utah along the banks of the San Juan River. The Volunteer Provides: The volunteer may use their personal vehicle to drive to the work site. The volunteer will provide suitable clothing and camping gear for working in changing weather conditions. A professional appearance and attitude are expected from each volunteer.
Contact: Kay Wilson
Bureau of Land Management
San Juan Resource Area
P.O. Box 7, Monticello UT. 84535
(435) 587-1504
kwilson@ut.blm.gov
Opportunity Description: Volunteers (local resident preferred) are needed to help out in the Interagency Complex for the Parashant National Monument in St George, Utah on Riverside Drive.
Time Commitment: Minimum of 1 day per month, 8 hours.
Description of Duties: This position involves the monthly inspection of utility trailers, ATVs, chainsaws, weed trimmers and other similar equipment and making associated repairs and preventative maintenance keeping equipment in safe working order. Washing vehicles, sweeping parking spaces, general organizing. Skills Required/Qualifications: Knowledge of trailer wiring, checking/maintaining vehicle fluids, testing/replacing batteries, rotating tires Ability to communicate with supervisor regarding problems or safety concerns if troubleshooting efforts do not resolve problem Valid driver’s license (no tickets or accidents – driver’s license will be checked through DMV) Volunteers are needed year round, may be requested for special events between normal monthly inspections
Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as periods of standing, kneeing, and squatting
Work Environment: Volunteer will be working outdoors at time in temperatures that can vary widely throughout the year with winter highs from 4-50 and summer highs over 100.
Opportunity Description: Visitor Center Attendant: Volunteers assist with staffing the Forest information center at Fish Lake. Volunteers provide information on fishing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, scenic drives, etc. In addition, volunteers sell Interpretive Association materials and help monitor public programs held on weekends. Good communication skills are essential. Knowledge about the area is helpful, but not required. Camp site for trailer/RV with hookups to water, power, and sewer or lodging provided at Forest Service Administrative Site - CCC cabin equipped with electrical heat, stove, fridge, water, sewer, laundry facilities, and phone access.
Opportunity Description: Capitol Reef National Park is seeking Campground Hosts for a 71 site campground in the heart of the historic Fruita district. RESPONSIBILITIES: Remain in the campground when on duty (4 days on and 4 days off); complete rounds in the morning, afternoon and evening; provide general information on park and area facilities and services; assist visitors with problems; report campground status to the Visitor Center staff throughout the day using a hand-held radio; assist with other projects as able and interested. Campground Hosts provide a vital service to the park and contribute greatly to visitor satisfaction. DURATION: Campground hosts are needed to staff the Fruita Campground from March 15, 2010 to October 31, 2010. The season will be split into two sessions – two sets of Campground Hosts will be selected to work from Mid-March to Mid-July and another two sets will be selected for the Mid-July to the end of October session. BENEFITS: Live in the campground of a beautiful National Park and meet a lot of great people; full hook-ups are provided along with utilities (water, electricity and garbage); orientation trips to various parts of the park with park staff. Training and uniforms are provided. APPLICATIONS: Submit applications online or mail applications to: Capitol Reef National Park, Volunteer Coordinator, HC 70 Box 15 Torrey, UT 84775 . Apply online at www.volunteer.gov . Please provide 3 to 4 professional references with your application (you may use box 18 to add this information). THE PARK: Capitol Reef National Park is located in south-central Utah. The Fruita Historic District, campground, and park headquarters are 11 miles east of Torrey along Highway 24. Basic groceries, gas, and restaurants are available in Torrey. Dental and medical services are in Bicknell, 20 miles west of park headquarters. Larger supermarkets, stores, and a hospital are in Richfield, 75 miles west. Personal transportation is highly recommended. This remote, 378 square-mile national park has a high desert climate with summer temperatures averaging a high of 91 degrees in July (although the record high is 104.) Heavy thunderstorms (typically during July, August and September) can produce cascading ephemeral waterfalls and raging flash floods.
The park protects the Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long upthrust in the Earth’s crust, the most spectacular geological feature of its kind in North America. Myriad narrow canyons, towering cliffs, expansive slickrock, domes, arches and monoliths provide inspiration, solitude and recreational opportunities for approximately ¾ million people each year. The park also preserves archeological features and petroglyphs of the Fremont Culture, and the remnants of Fruita, a Mormon pioneer settlement that includes 2,600 fruit trees.
Opportunity Description: Natural Bridges National Monument is located in beautiful southeastern Utah. It is home to three massive natural stone bridges and dozens of world-class archeological sites, hidden within narrow canyons. The monument is situated at the heart of Cedar Mesa with an elevation of 6,500 feet and set in a lush pinon-juniper forest. As a result, the monument enjoys a much milder climate than the surrounding Four-corners area. Natural Bridges rests within hundreds of square miles of pristine BLM and US Forest Service lands. Consequently, there is no development or light pollution, and the Milky Way shines brilliantly at night. Natural Bridges has recently been named one of only two International Dark Sky Parks worldwide, and night-time astronomy talks, with telescopes, are regularly given. Canyonlands, Arches, Hovenweep, Monument Valley, Capitol Reef, Bryce, Zion, Glen Canyon, Black Canyon, Grand Canyon are within a few hours drive. Considered remote, the park is located 35 miles from the small town of Blanding, Utah. (pop. 3,000). Very basic shopping and medical services are available in Blanding. For more amenities, the towns of Moab, Utah and Cortez, Colorado are two hours away. For more details regarding the monument, please visit the monument’s website (www.nps.gov/nabr). Position Description: A volunteer's duties are only limited by the skills and desires of the applicant. The core duties are the operation of the Visitor Center Desk, where the volunteer greets visitors, provides information, and makes sales from the gift shop. If desired, volunteers can research and develop original interpretive talks from online computer, library and archival research. Pre-made interpretive programs are also available for presentation. Interpretive talks can range from informal talks to individuals during roves, porch talks outside the visitor center, or evening campground talks in the amphitheater. Assignments such as archeological and wildlife monitoring, backcountry conditions assessments, and exotic plant eradication are available. We also have maintenance/interpretation combination volunteer positions if interested. Late fall and winter are the quiestest periods for the park, with only tens of visitors each day. This allows for a relaxed pace, and diversification in work activities beyond the visitor center. Time Commitment: Volunteer assignments are usually two months in length, and longer assignments are available if desired. Required Shifts: Volunteer shifts will be four days a week, 8-9 hours per day, with three day weekends, perfect for planning short trips to enjoy the area. A 5-day week is also available, though we encourage 3-day weekends so the volunteer can get out and enjoy the area. Evening, weekend work will be required. As the holiday season approaches, arrangements can be made to have some time off around the holidays. Housing: Housing will be provided. A volunteer will share housing with two other people and each will have their own room. No pets are allowed in shared housing. Training will be provided. A background investigation may be required. Natural Bridges is part of the Southeast Utah Group which includes Arches NP, Canyonlands NP, and Hovenweep NM, and cross training at these parks and business trips to Moab are available. Please consider volunteering at this spectacular little-known gem in the National Parks System. We can use your help and expertise.
Opportunity Description: Capitol Reef National Park Ripple Rock Nature Center Applicant Information NATURE CENTER POSITION DESCRIPTION: -Staff the nature center from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, five days per week -Maintain interpretive exhibits and facility cleanliness -Conduct established activities or develop and implement an educational activities program for the center (research, prepare, advertise, present and evaluate new or established activities) with guidance. -Provide general information on park and area facilities and services -Attend a variety of ranger presentations for an overview of the National Park Service interpretive programming -Opportunity to observe work in other agency divisions (administration, protection, resources management, maintenance) if desired. -Meet regularly with the National Park Service supervisor -Operate equipment including hand-held radio, VCR, computer, copier, passenger vehicle or van -Complete monthly statistics reports -Make recommendations for future revisions and modifications DURATION: A commitment of 32 to 40 hours per week for the period of June through Labor Day weekend. (The facility is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.) Applicants are recruited continuously. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS: The park provides one private bedroom in a coed multi-bedroom house with shared living, kitchen and bathroom facilities. Volunteers are required to wear a uniform shirt provided by the park. OBLIGATIONS OF CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK: -Select a qualified applicant on the basis of merit and without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age or disability -Provide primary supervision of the volunteer at the work site -Orient the intern to park regulations, policies and procedures -Provide timely notification of or response to any complaints -Provide a safe work environment for the volunteer OBLIGATIONS OF THE VOLUNTEER: -Comply with park regulations, policies and procedures -Complete projects and assignments -Maintain a professional appearance and wear a National Park Service volunteer uniform shirt -Adhere to the specified dates of the volunteer agreement -Report physical, safety or personnel problems concerning the position to park staff APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit an application detailing related work experiences (include the names and phone numbers of supervisors) and reference contact information from an academic advisor or employer (include a phone number). Applicants must also address the following selection criteria by describing their knowledge, skills and abilities in: 1) Children’s recreation programs (such as youth camps, youth sports coaching, after-school programs, youth clubs, etc.) 2) Personal work ethic 3) Communication and interpersonal skills. Please use Box 18 to address these factors. Submit applications online or mail applications to: Capitol Reef National Park Park Volunteer Coordinator HC 70 Box 15 Torrey, UT 84775 Apply online at www.volunteer.gov (be sure to address all the selection criteria listed above; use box 18 to provide detailed answers) Applications are accepted continuously. For more information, Contact Cindy Micheli, Education Outreach Coordinator at cindy_micheli@nps.gov or phone 435/425-3791 x112 THE FACILITY: The Ripple Rock Nature Center was built in 1957. This two-room 940-square foot structure is located in the park’s historic district, approximately ¾ mile from the visitor center on the Scenic Drive. It is conveniently located between two fruit orchards, across from a blacksmith shop exhibit, adjacent to Sulphur Creek, and near a picnic area and historic pioneer farmstead. The building is set back from the road and surrounded by areas of rough lawn with mature shade trees. The Ripple Rock Nature Center opened in May of 1999 and is visited by approximately 3500 people during the summer season. Student groups visiting the park on field trips use the facility as an orientation site. It is the primary location for a four-day youth day camp held in mid-July. THE PARK: Capitol Reef National Park is located in south-central Utah. The Ripple Rock Nature Center, residence area, Fruita Historic District, and park headquarters are 11 miles east of Torrey along Highway 24. Basic groceries, gas, and restaurants are available in Torrey. Dental and medical services are in Bicknell, 20 miles west of park headquarters. Larger supermarkets, stores, and a hospital are in Richfield, 75 miles west. Personal transportation is highly recommended. This remote, 378 square-mile national park has a high desert climate with summer temperatures averaging a high of 91 degrees in July (although the record high is 104.) Heavy thunderstorms (typically during July, August and September) can produce cascading ephemeral waterfalls and raging flash floods. The park protects the Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long upthrust in the Earth’s crust, the most spectacular geological feature of its kind in North America. Myriad narrow canyons, towering cliffs, expansive slickrock, domes, arches and monoliths provide inspiration, solitude and recreational opportunities for approximately ¾ million people each year. The park also preserves archeological features and petroglyphs of the Fremont Culture, and the remnants of Fruita, a Mormon pioneer settlement that includes 2,600 fruit trees. Contact cindy_micheli@nps.gov for application information. A selection has already been made for Summer 2009, please apply if available for summer 2010.
Opportunity Description: Location Description: Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southern Utah, has ideal summers, with cool spring and fall temperatures, and winters bringing lots of snow. The park preserves the amazing geology associated with the eroding Paunsaugunt Plateau on which the park is located. For more details on the park please visit our website (www.nps.gov/brca). Duties: A Bryce Canyon National Park Campground Host greets visitors professionally and courteously and orients visitors to the campground and the services and facilities in the park. They primarily help campground visitors find and secure a campsite, register properly, and understand campground rules and regulations. The Campground Host also patrols the campground frequently to ensure compliance with campground rules and regulations, resolving minor disputes, and determining campsite availability. Required number of hours per week (minimum): 32 Required shifts: Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required. Housing: Campground Hosts are furnished a campsite with water, sewer and electrical hookups. Hosts are required to reside in the campground in which they work. There are two seasons of employment for Campground Hosts: April 15-July 15; or July 15-October 15. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR THE MID-APRIL TO MID-JULY POSITION. If you're interested in the mid-July to mid-October position, please apply to the Campground Host (Late Summer) opportunity.
Stipend: Our budget does not allow us to pay a stipend, however, we will reimburse out-of-pocket expenses associated with living at Bryce Canyon (e.g., propane charges for RV's). To apply: Complete the online volunteer.gov application OR submit a resume to: Rayne_Rohrbach@nps.gov. ON YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE INCLUDE THE NAMES, EMAIL ADDRESSES AND/OR PHONE NUMBERS OF 2-3 PEOPLE WHO CAN SPEAK TO YOUR SUITABILITY FOR THIS POSITION.
Opportunity Description: Location Description: Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southern Utah, has ideal summers, with cool spring and fall temperatures, and winters bringing lots of snow. The park preserves the amazing geology associated with the eroding Paunsaugunt Plateau on which the park is located. For more details on the park please visit our website (www.nps.gov/brca). Duties: A Bryce Canyon National Park Campground Host greets visitors professionally and courteously and orients visitors to the campground and the services and facilities in the park. They primarily help campground visitors find and secure a campsite, register properly, and understand campground rules and regulations. The Campground Host also patrols the campground frequently to ensure compliance with campground rules and regulations, resolving minor disputes, and determining campsite availability. Required number of hours per week (minimum): 32 Required shifts: Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required. Housing: Campground Hosts are furnished a campsite with water, sewer and electrical hookups. Hosts are required to reside in the campground in which they work. There are two seasons of employment for Campground Hosts: April 15-July 15; or July 15-October 15. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR THE MID-JULY TO MID-OCTOBER POSITION. If you're interested in the mid-April to mid-July position, please apply to the Campground Host (Early Summer) opportunity. Stipend: Our budget does not allow us to pay a stipend, however, we will reimburse out-of-pocket expenses associated with living at Bryce Canyon (e.g., propane charges for RV's). To apply: Complete the online volunteer.gov application OR submit a resume to: Rayne_Rohrbach@nps.gov. ON YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE INCLUDE THE NAMES, EMAIL ADDRESSES AND/OR PHONE NUMBERS OF 2-3 PEOPLE WHO CAN SPEAK TO YOUR SUITABILITY FOR THIS POSITION.
Opportunity Description: Location Description: Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southern Utah, has ideal summers, with cool spring and fall temperatures, and winters bringing lots of snow and cold temperatures. The park preserves the amazing geology associated with the eroding Paunsaugunt Plateau on which the park is located. For more details on the park please visit our website (www.nps.gov/brca). Position Description: Summer Interpretation/Visitor Center Volunteers perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to: working at the visitor center information desk answering questions and providing information; performing roving interpretation along park trails and at viewpoints; presenting and/or assisting with interpretive programs; working in the park library; assisting with museum management duties; assisting with education outreach programs; creating and/or editing web pages for our park website; and a plethora of other duties. Housing: Limited housing, including RV pads with hookups, may be available. Government quarters are equipped with major appliances and furniture. Quarters are usually shared with one other person. PETS ARE ONLY ALLOWED IN RVs, not in government quarters. Volunteers are required to work a minimum of 32 hours per week in exchange for a free place to live. Required shifts: Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required. Stipend: Our budget does not allow us to pay a stipend, however, we will reimburse out-of-pocket expenses associated with living at Bryce Canyon (e.g., propane charges for RVs). Season: Minimum length of stay is one month. Maximum length of stay is negotiable. To apply: Complete the online volunteer.gov application OR submit a resume to: Jan_Stock@nps.gov. ON YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE INCLUDE THE NAMES, EMAIL ADDRESSES AND/OR PHONE NUMBERS OF 2-3 PEOPLE WHO CAN SPEAK TO YOUR SUITABILITY FOR THIS POSITION.
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