Open Positions & Volunteer Opportunities

 

Positions Temporary Naturalist Position Desert Tortoise Natural Area, Spring 2008 The Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee staffs a Naturalist at the Desert Tortoise Natural Area (DTNA) for three months each spring. The Committee is actively seeking applications for a temporary position as Naturalist at the DTNA for the spring 2008 season. The Naturalist will be stationed at the DTNA's Interpretive Center from March 15 to May 31. Duties include interacting with the public, leading tours, and providing information on the area's natural history and background, tortoise biology, threats to the tortoise and the Mojave Desert ecosystem, and the role that the Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee plays. Applicants are encouraged to submit their resume (with references) by e-mail <dtpc@pacbell.net> or by fax (951) 683 6949. For more information about the naturalist position call (951) 683-3872 or send an e-mail to <dtpc@pacbell.net>.

Volunteer Opportunities & Work Parties Each spring and fall, DTPC hosts its popular work parties. Groups of 20-30 volunteers from all over California gather to spend a weekend maintaining tortoise preserve facilities and to enjoy a close encounter with the Mojave Desert. Spring 2008 Work Party Saturday and Sunday, March 29 & 30, 2008 (Click here for the spring work party flyer) To reserve a place on a Work Party, for more information, or to join our volunteer e-mail list send an email to: <Melissa Nicholson>