The Great Basin Institute (GBI), in cooperation with the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), is recruiting a Media Design Intern for the public lands of Southern Nevada. The intern position will provide the candidate a unique opportunity to work with five Federal agencies (FWS, NPS, BLM, USFS and Reclamation) and their partners as part of a multi-agency project to develop and deliver outdoor recreation opportunities to underrepresented audiences. The internship offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain training, experience, and skill in a variety of visitor services programs, including educational programming and outreach activities, while utilizing their skill and knowledge in graphic design and media development in a professional setting. 

The intern will work closely with the two lead Park Rangers and the position’s duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with final project reporting and ensuring documents are 508 compliant for accessibility
• Developing and designing print materials such brochures, flyers, reports, and posters
• Developing content for social media, websites, and other electronic platforms
• Helping project leads maintain website and social media pages
• Attending outreach events to reach new audiences
• Assisting with environmental education and training programs
• All programming development and implementation will be done in close collaboration with the Federal agencies and their partners
• Working in close cooperation with project staff in all aspects of work duties

GBI and the FWS are dedicated to offering robust professional development and training opportunities as a part of this internship. The successful candidate can expect to end the internship ready to take the next step in a public lands career.

Contract Timeline:

• Anticipated start date: 05/2024
• 26-week (6 month) duration
• Open to Part Time or Full-Time schedule depending on candidate availability; weekend hours will be required.
• Please indicate your part time or full-time schedule preference in your cover letter.

Location:

The Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex includes the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, Ash Meadows NWR, Moapa Valley NWR, and Pahranagat NWR. These refuges are grouped into a complex structure because they occur in a similar ecological region and have a related purpose and management needs. The intern will have office space at the Refuge Complex headquarters, located at 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Rate of pay: $19.35 per hour
• Benefits for Full Time Employees Only: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance will be completely paid for at no cost to you
• Paid leave and holidays

Job Qualifications:

• Has earned or is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in media, communications, journalism, film, advertising, marketing or related coursework and commensurate field experience;
• Experience collaborating with external partners and organizations to achieve joint projects;
• Experience utilizing various Adobe products to create design projects [required] and the knowledge to create 508 compliant (accessible) media products [desired];
• Flexibility to handle competing and changing priorities;
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public in a variety of forums;
• Ability to speak Spanish conversationally, desirable but not required;
• Skill in public speaking;
• Ability to perform physical work outdoors in harsh and rapidly changing environments; 
• Possess valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license.