Wildfire Community Outreach Educator

The Great Basin Institute is hiring a Wildfire Community Outreach Educator in Reno, NV, to support fire prevention education. This full-time position involves outreach to the public, including property owners and students, with a focus on wildfire risk reduction. The role requires adaptability in scheduling based on project needs. Compensation is $347 per week, and no specific degree is required.
Member Schedule & Location: The Wildfire Community Outreach Educator will report to Galena Creek Visitor Center. Member schedules will vary based on project needs and outreach opportunities. All schedules are subject to change due to unpredictable circumstances. Member Position Summary The Great Basin Institute (GBI) and the Humboldt Toiyabe Forest will host AmeriCorps Community Outreach Educator to support the Fire Prevention Education Project, a collaborative effort to provide expanded public education and outreach to reduce risk and potential impact of wildfire. The Institute and USFS will train and deploy Community Outreach Educators to support targeted outreach to the general public, including property owners, visitors, and students. Educators will be trained to expand classroom education programs to include wildfire prevention messaging to schools in Washoe County. In doing so, this project strives to meet benchmarks set for Fire Adapted Communities by unifying implementat...