Mono Lake Intern

As a Mono Lake Intern you will assist with the Committee’s non-profit, mission-focused work. Duties typically include:

 staffing the Information Center & Bookstore (~40%)

 leading interpretive programs (~40%)

 working in the Mono Lake Committee office to support the organization’s work to protect and restore Mono Lake (~20%)

The Mono Lake Intern position is valuable for those wanting to further their communication skills and gain practical

experience working for a successful environmental non-profit.

Benefits:

 Comprehensive training on Mono Basin ecology, California water policy, environmental interpretation, retail operations, canoe safety, and more.

 First Aid and CPR certification training.

 Paid time off for observed holidays that occur during time of employment.

 Mileage is paid for all job-related travel from place of work in personal vehicle.

 Affordable shared housing within walking distance of the office in Lee Vining.

 Employee discount on merchandise in the Information Center & Bookstore.

 Staff the Information Center & Bookstore. This includes:

 communicating the Mono Lake Committee’s mission and promoting Mono Lake Committee memberships

 completing retail sales using our point-of-sale cash and credit card register system

 providing visitors with detailed and accurate information about the region, Mono Lake ecology, and the current status of Mono Lake protection and restoration

 ensuring the store is neat and well stocked at all times and sanitizing the store, restroom, and outdoor picnic and reception areas.

 Prepare and deliver education programs at Mono Lake, including guided canoe tours on Mono Lake and walking tours of the South Tufa area.

 Other duties include assisting with program reservations, answering phones, fulfilling information requests via phone, mail, and email, assisting with Mono Lake Committee membership projects and recruitment, event planning, social media, writing assignments, and other office and field tasks needed to support operations and mission.

 Additional duties and projects may be assigned based on skills, interest, initiative, and organization needs. Duties and assignments may change unexpectedly; flexibility is required.

 Strong work ethic and a positive and collaborative attitude.

 Excellent customer service and money handling skills.

 Strong communications skills, both written and verbal.

 Desire to learn more about how a successful non-profit operates.

 Desire to interpret natural history and environmental water issues for the public.

 Ability to work weekends, work any combination of morning or evening shifts as needed, and periodically work split shifts if needed (an extended lunch break will be provided midday).

 Ability to regularly work opening and closing shifts in the Information Center & Bookstore; these shifts may start at 8:30am or end at 7:30pm.

 Ability to regularly work an 8-hour day with opening shifts that could be from 8:30am–5:30pm and closing shifts that could be from 10:30am–7:30pm in the Information Center & Bookstore.

 Ability to work one or two 6:30am canoe tour shifts each weekend.

 Flexibility under a changing schedule.

 A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required (contact us with any questions).

 Must pass a background check to confirm you do not have any criminal violations relevant to working

with youth.