Patagonia RV Site Host (Fall 2016)
ORGANIZATION: The Nature Conservancy in Arizona
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1. Statement of the Job:
The Nature Conservancy is looking for volunteers with a strong interest in environmental conservation to serve as RV site hosts at the Patagoina-Sonoita Creek Preserve from mid-July through Sept. 30, 2016. RV site hosts live on site at one of the preserve’s two RV pads. They should be self-motivated, adaptable, and creative team players. They must be willing to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends. Strong candidates will have an interest in birding and feel comfortable leading nature or natural history walks.
2. Essential Functions:
- Opens, closes, and staffs the visitor center.
- Fee collection, retail sales, and visitor orientation
- Administrative duties including: answering phones, closing out registers, and merchandise inventories.
- General chores including: filling feeders, cleaning restrooms, and trail and garden maintenance
3. Minimum Qualifications:
- Physically fit - able to walk a couple miles of trails.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Ability to pass a background check for child safety.
- Experience using computers applications such as Word, Excel and web browsers.
4. Preferred Qualifications:
- Current in First Aid/CPR certification.
- Ability to operate TNC equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry skills.
- Experience in trail maintenance and/or retail sales and inventory management.
- Desire to help The Nature Conservancy advance its conservation objectives.
5. Responsibility & Scope:
- May work with limited supervision.
- Interacts with the general public on behalf of The Nature Conservancy.
6. Time Required: Minimum of 25 hours/week for each volunteer.
7. ORIENTATION/TRAINING:
- The manager and volunteer coordinator will delivera thorough orientation of the preserve’s programs to site hosts.
- A general online training is required for all new volunteers.
- Volunteers will receive training for all special activities or tools required.
8. Start time and length of assignment: This is a seasonalvolunteer opportunity. Maximum stay is 3.5 months.
9. Reports to the Preserve Manager and Volunteer Coordinator.
For more information or to fill out our application, check out the site host application at:
https://tnc.box.com/s/kl955lmrofa2d6rm2zp2eiw9rufnucbc
You may also email: patagonia@tnc.org or call (520) 394-2400.
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About The Nature Conservancy in Arizona
Location:
1510 E Ft Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719, US
Mission Statement
The mission of The Nature conservancy is to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Description
For more than 70 years, The Nature Conservancy in Arizona has been working with local communities, businesses and people like you to pioneer solutions that save the lands and waters that sustain Arizona's iconic beauty, healthy economy and a rich quality of life.
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. Since our founding in 1951 we've protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally. We work in all 50 states and more than 30 countries. We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fire, fresh water, forests, invasive species, and marine ecosystems.
We use a scence based approach, aided by more than 700 staff scientists. We partner with businesses, indigenous communities, governments, multilateral institutions, other non-profits, and private individuals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
150 Blue Haven RoadPatagonia, AZ 85624
DATE POSTED
June 1, 2016
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- People Skills
- Retail / Sales
- Community Outreach
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 25 hours/week for each volunteer
- See rules and regulation in our application.