Seasonal Employment/AmeriCorps Opportunities
2022 Springs Program
Lead Springs Technician (full-time, 6 months with possibility of extension for another 18 months): Join the springs program as a lead springs technician! You'll travel throughout southern Nevada surveying springs and working with lots of volunteers in support of better understanding and restoring springs. This position is based out of Las Vegas and will involve both office and field work. Read the full position description and application information here.
2022 Sheldon Program
"Finding Refuge: Summers on the Sheldon Shape Young Conservationists"
Sheldon Crew Leader (full-time, seasonal): Spend the summer restoring habitat on the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge. Read the full position description and application information here.
Sheldon Crew AmeriCorps (300 hour): Spend the summer restoring habitat on the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge. Read the full position description and application information here.
2022 Trail Crew
Spend your summer exploring Nevada’s vast and little-known Wilderness while having an adventure of a lifetime. Click here to find out more about life on the trail crew.
Trail Crew Member (full-time, seasonal): Trail Crew Members will maintain Wilderness trails on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This position will be based out of Reno, but most of the crew members' time will be spent camping and working in remote Wilderness areas. The position starts in June 2022 and ends in mid August or late September 2022 (Option to end in mid August for students). Read the full position description and application information here. TRAIL CREW IS FULL, APPLY TO BE PUT ON THE WAITLIST!
2022 AmeriCorps Opportunities
A great opportunity for those interested in starting a career in public lands or conservation!
Springs Program Associate (300 hour): Collect vital data on the health of springs in Clark County. Read the full position description and application information here.
Southern Nevada Stewardship Associate (300 hour): Assist on volunteer and field projects throughout Clark County. Read the full position description and application information here.
Partner Employment Opportunities
Did you know the BLM's National Landscape Conservation System is headquartered in Reno, Nevada? Check out the USAJobs.com board for opportunities in Nevada with the BLM and other land management agencies!
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access
Friends of Nevada Wilderness is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to being a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Read Friends' full IDEA Statement HERE.
Employer of National Service
We support service to community, with national and international impact, and the ability to make a difference. As an Employer of National Service, we encourage former AmeriCorps and Peace Corps service volunteers to apply with us.
