The Research Associate Program at GBI, in cooperation with National Park Service at Joshua Tree National Park is recruiting 1 digital media technician to assist with public land management as it relates to recreation and visitor services. More specifically, the Technicians will aid in a variety of public support activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Writing and developing digital content for social media;
• Taking photos and videos using park camera equipment to support park media products;
• Assist park communications team with printed and digital media such as park brochures, flyers, and web pages;
• Collecting and analyzing data from online outreach to help understand trends and increase the reach to online, “virtual” park stewards.

The Technicians will serve as a liaison between other park divisions and the Branch of Communications within the park network and will be exposed to and support a variety of other interpretation and outreach activities. This position offers experience working with NPS professionals on public lands and will aid in preparation for a career in public lands recreation management through outreach strategies. Those seeking workforce development experiences for the purpose of public benefit through social media innovation should apply.

Timeline:

• Position starting late May/early June, 40 week term
• Full time (40 hours/week)
• Schedule: Weekly schedule, 8 hours daily.

Location:

Joshua Tree National Park encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in southern California, 2- to 3-hour drive from Los Angeles, Phoenix and Las Vegas. Joshua Tree National Park is of special management concern, lying in the transition of the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert. Joshua Tree is a fantastic national park for climbers, hikers, and photographers. Aside from the outdoor recreation opportunities and natural wonders within the park, the nearby areas afford a diversity of outdoor activities ranging from hiking, mountain biking and rock hounding to fishing, boating and skiing/snowboarding. Joshua Tree National Park is within driving distance to Death Valley, Grand Canyon, the Mojave National Preserve, and Lake Mead. The candidate is responsible for their housing during employment with GBI at JOTR.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation: $24 hourly;

Benefits:

• Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance;
• $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost;
• Personal leave and holidays;
• Access to Pro Deals;

Housing:

• Will not be provided and the selected participant will be expected to procure housing on their own;

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must provide a valid driver’s license and possess a clean driving record;
• Demonstrable experience and/or coursework utilizing social media platforms in an official capacity; developing and/or implementing outreach strategies or visitor services activities; or equivalent experience;

Preferred:

• Knowledge of guiding principles of recreation, cultural or natural resource management, desirable;
• Experience providing visitor services, environmental education, and/or interpretation;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience including NPS and GBI staff, partner organizations, and the public;
• Motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, and possess good organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently or cooperatively as part of a team focused on accomplishing the goals and mission of the NPS and GBI;
• Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and be able to hike up to 5 miles, uphill with a 25lb pack; prior experience working in the desert southwest, or similar desert climates, desirable.

Successful applicant must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI, please let us know in your application. 

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority:

This project is federally funded through the Public Land Corps Hiring Authority. Participants serving under this authority may be eligible for the PLC non-competitive hiring status and certificate. The PLC Authority requires all applicants meet the age and US Citizen requirements. Additional information regarding the PLC can be found on the GBI website under the Research Associate Programs FAQ.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Disclaimer: Although the organization has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, GBI reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the organization, at any time, with or without advance notice.