Lake Tahoe Ambassador
tendersglobal, California, MO, United States
tendersglobal.net
Do you want to:
Gain professional environmental career experience?
Work outside in beautiful locations?
Help to protect Lake Tahoe?
Job Description Lake Tahoe Ambassador Program is a youth stewardship training program (beginning at age 14). Participants will interact face‑to‑face with the public, sharing information about Lake Tahoe’s natural environment and ways to protect it. Ambassadors will be stationed at various popular beaches, trailheads, and visitor centers around the lake during peak visitor times, usually Thursday‑Monday. In addition, Ambassadors will be trained in related environmental skills, including species identification, trail work, public outreach, and more.
Ambassadors will:
Attend in‑person training sessions to learn about the uniqueness of Tahoe’s environment and how to protect it
Motivate and inspire community members and visitors to recreate responsibly while enjoying Lake Tahoe’s parks and beaches
Share information about ways to recreate in Tahoe, favorite hikes and bike trails, and more
Model good stewardship by picking up trash, handing out pet waste bags, talking with the public about best practices, and more
Collect visitor‑use data by tracking observations and interactions with the public
Present natural history information to the public
Attend additional trainings outside of public work days on related skills like natural history, trail maintenance, species identification, public speaking, research techniques, and more
Required Qualifications
A willingness to learn about Tahoe’s environment, sound stewardship practices, and local ordinances
Self‑motivation and drive to approach visitors to engage them in conversation about how to care for the environment
Capable of communicating and interacting in a respectful and inclusive manner with people of all ages and backgrounds
Good time management and punctuality, including responding promptly to emails and phone calls, and a strong ability to meet deadlines
Ability to promptly and efficiently use Gmail, Google Drive, smartphone apps, and other technology for work purposes
Capable of standing and walking outdoors in variable weather conditions for up to 8 hours at a time
Must have transportation to and from work sites throughout the Tahoe Basin
Must be available for in‑person work from June to September, including the 4th of July, with no major away dates planned
Location Ambassadors will be stationed throughout Lake Tahoe, working at a variety of locations in both South and North Lake Tahoe. You will be placed closest to where you live, but some additional travel to attend trainings is required. We encourage all applicants to apply, even if transportation is a barrier. The Alliance can offer transportation support in certain situations.
Timeframe Summer work hours are from June 22, 2025, to September 1, 2026. Participants must be available for the majority of the summer with no major vacations planned. The time commitment is 20‑30 hours per week.
Compensation Ambassadors earn $19/hour (based on experience).
How To Apply To apply, please fill out the application by June 10. For questions, please email annika@sierranevadaalliance.org or call 530‑542‑4546 (ext 707). Interviews will begin on a rolling basis.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
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Do you want to:
Gain professional environmental career experience?
Work outside in beautiful locations?
Help to protect Lake Tahoe?
Job Description Lake Tahoe Ambassador Program is a youth stewardship training program (beginning at age 14). Participants will interact face‑to‑face with the public, sharing information about Lake Tahoe’s natural environment and ways to protect it. Ambassadors will be stationed at various popular beaches, trailheads, and visitor centers around the lake during peak visitor times, usually Thursday‑Monday. In addition, Ambassadors will be trained in related environmental skills, including species identification, trail work, public outreach, and more.
Ambassadors will:
Attend in‑person training sessions to learn about the uniqueness of Tahoe’s environment and how to protect it
Motivate and inspire community members and visitors to recreate responsibly while enjoying Lake Tahoe’s parks and beaches
Share information about ways to recreate in Tahoe, favorite hikes and bike trails, and more
Model good stewardship by picking up trash, handing out pet waste bags, talking with the public about best practices, and more
Collect visitor‑use data by tracking observations and interactions with the public
Present natural history information to the public
Attend additional trainings outside of public work days on related skills like natural history, trail maintenance, species identification, public speaking, research techniques, and more
Required Qualifications
A willingness to learn about Tahoe’s environment, sound stewardship practices, and local ordinances
Self‑motivation and drive to approach visitors to engage them in conversation about how to care for the environment
Capable of communicating and interacting in a respectful and inclusive manner with people of all ages and backgrounds
Good time management and punctuality, including responding promptly to emails and phone calls, and a strong ability to meet deadlines
Ability to promptly and efficiently use Gmail, Google Drive, smartphone apps, and other technology for work purposes
Capable of standing and walking outdoors in variable weather conditions for up to 8 hours at a time
Must have transportation to and from work sites throughout the Tahoe Basin
Must be available for in‑person work from June to September, including the 4th of July, with no major away dates planned
Location Ambassadors will be stationed throughout Lake Tahoe, working at a variety of locations in both South and North Lake Tahoe. You will be placed closest to where you live, but some additional travel to attend trainings is required. We encourage all applicants to apply, even if transportation is a barrier. The Alliance can offer transportation support in certain situations.
Timeframe Summer work hours are from June 22, 2025, to September 1, 2026. Participants must be available for the majority of the summer with no major vacations planned. The time commitment is 20‑30 hours per week.
Compensation Ambassadors earn $19/hour (based on experience).
How To Apply To apply, please fill out the application by June 10. For questions, please email annika@sierranevadaalliance.org or call 530‑542‑4546 (ext 707). Interviews will begin on a rolling basis.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
#J-18808-Ljbffr