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Digital Media Technician (NPS, Joshua Tree National Park)

Job Code:	2024-RAP-057
Location:	Twentynine Palms
State:	California
Program:	Research Associate Program
Contract Length:	6 Months

Job Description:

Working cooperatively with the National Park Service’s Joshua Tree National Park (JOTR), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting to hire a Digital Media Technician to join our Research Associate (RA) Program. The overarching objective of this position is 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.

Contract Timeline:

•26 week appointment, will start immediately upon completion of a Department of Interior (DOI) background investigation.
•Potential for extension, pending positive performance review and available funding
•Full time (40 hours/week); weekend, holiday, and occasional overtime work is required
•The candidate is responsible for their housing during employment with GBI at JOTR.

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:

•Wage: $24/hour
•Medical, dental, and vision insurance available at no cost
•Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibility: Upon successful completion, members between the ages of 17-30 (35, if you are a veteran) are eligible for non-competitive status for government hiring for two years.
•Paid leave and holidays

Job Qualifications:

• 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;
• 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;
• Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license.
• 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.

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.