GRAND CANYON TRUST

Seasonal Employment Opportunity

Job Title:           Seasonal Program Intern: Volunteer Program

Location:           Flagstaff, Arizona

Position:            40 hours per week, $8-$10/ hr depending on experience

Supervisor:        Kate Watters

Date:                    6 months (minimum) starting mid-April 2008

Deadline for Applications:         April 11 , 2008  (deadline has been extended)

General Description:

The Grand Canyon Trust is hiring an intern to assist in the development, coordination and field leadership of volunteer projects in a variety of program areas: including the Kane and Two Mile ranches, Grand Canyon National Park, the Paria River and Native America. The position is characterized by both logistical set up and the leading of volunteer field crews beginning in May continuing through October.  Transportation and food are provided when in the field.  The position requires extended stay in field conditions including some weekends.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with and/ or leading a group in an outdoor setting

• Current First Aid and CPR required /WFR preferred

• Must be able to work well both independently and in a team setting

• Ability to stay organized and multi task

• Background in Biological Sciences preferred

• Ability and desire to work over extended periods of time in harsh and physically strenuous conditions

• Demonstrated ability to train volunteers and facilitate scientifically rigorous conservation projects

• Coordinate logistics from the office and in the field

• Personal attributes: Energy, enthusiasm and willingness to work weekends and evenings to get the job done. Schedule flexibility during the field season is required.

• Must be comfortable camping for extended periods of time

• Backpacking experience preferred

THE GRAND CANYON TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPRTUNITY EMPLOYER

For more information about the Volunteer Program go to

www.grandcanyontrust.org or call 928-774-7488.

To apply:

Submit a cover letter detailing your interest in this position and a current resume via e-mail to asanchez@grandcanyontrust.org or mail to:

Grand Canyon Trust

C/O Adrianne Sanchez

2601 N. Fort Valley Rd.

Flagstaff, AZ  86001

Interviews are the 1st week of April