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Spend a season or more working and camping outside at some of Nevada’s premier natural areas. Serve alongside AmeriCorps volunteers from across the country while making a lasting contribution to Nevada’s natural resources and heritage. Gain valuable field experience while working on 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.
Essential Duties:
Contract Timeline:
Reno, NV Field Station
Start: June 17th, 2024
Ends:
300 Service Term: 8/16/2024
450 Service Term: 9/13/2024
675 Service Term: 10/25/2024
900 Service Term: 12/20/2024 (Finishing in Las Vegas)
Location:
This position is based out of Great Basin Institute’s Reno and Las Vegas NV field stations. Crews will travel throughout the region to complete projects from their assigned field station.
Compensation and 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.
•Living Allowance: $676.92/week before taxes
•Per Diem: $15/day spent in the field. This is in addition to your Living Allowance and on average is $120.00 biweekly. Crews typically combine per diem funds and shop/prepare meals as a team
•TOTAL BIWEEKLY ALLOWANCE: $1,473.84 (pre-tax)
***Housing Update: GBI-NCC/AmeriCorps***
GBI is excited to announce that for our AmeriCorps Members, we offer free housing during their service term at no additional cost to members. Housing will be sourced locally in the field station city (i.e. Reno or Las Vegas).
Optional Training & Education we will provide include:
• Defensive Driving Certification
• Off-Road Driving Class
• Native Plant Identification
• Invasive Plant Identification
• Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Segal Education Award:
After successfully completing an AmeriCorps term of service members are eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. Award varies based on term of service. You can use the award to repay qualified student loans and to pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs.
Student Loan Forbearance:
If you are currently paying on any federal student loans you have the option to put those loans into forbearance during your time as an AmeriCorps volunteer, that will allow you to cease payments while serving.
Interest Accrual Repayment:
As AmeriCorps alum, you are eligible to have the National Service Trust pay all or a portion of the interest that accumulated on your qualified student loan(s) during your term of service. These payments are made in addition to the Education Award, and are not deducted from your Education Award balance. To be eligible to have accrued interest paid: The loan must have been placed in forbearance for the service period, and you must have successfully completed a term of service and received an Education Award.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Eligibility:
AmeriCorps Volunteers qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Insurance:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance will be available at no cost to members starting the first of the month following the first day of service.
Job Qualifications:
EEO Statement
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
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