Jobs
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Title – OHV Area Monitor
Part Time to Full Time Hours – 24-40/Week
Friends of El Mirage is a non-profit organization that assists the Bureau of Land Management in operating the El Mirage OHV Recreation Area, and in restoring closed OHV trails on public lands in areas adjacent to the fenced OHV area. We have an immediate opening for an OHV Area Monitor to perform the following activities:
- Conduct vehicle patrols along the perimeter of the El Mirage Dry Lake when it is closed due to wet conditions.
- Conduct vehicle patrols on dirt roads inside the El Mirage OHV Recreation Area to identify and record sites with trash left behind by visitors.
- Inspect vault toilets for graffiti and trash, and assess need for periodic pumping
- Identify and record fence cuts and signs needing replacing
- Perform efficacy monitoring of closed and restored OHV trails; and identify closed OHV trails that are candidates for restoration.
Monitoring may include some casual visitor contact, but illegal uses of the lakebed and area trails will only be recorded and, if necessary, reported to law enforcement.
The monitor will work 24 to 40 hours per week as needed, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays mostly between the OHV season of September through June, and some weekdays. The monitor will drive a four wheel drive vehicle provided by Friends of El Mirage and must have a satisfactory driving record.
(Part Time – Weekends and Holidays)
Keeping the El Mirage Dry Lakebed free of damage and suitable for safe, high-speed recreation is an ongoing task involving the cooperation of the public and El Mirage staff. The Education Representative role is designed to interface with the public to educate lakebed users on the rules for recreating safely.
These engagements will take place on weekends and holidays, as these are the busiest days at El Mirage. The position is funded for one year, but may be extended dependent on grant funding.
Key Responsibilities
1. Communication and Coordination
When welcomed and when appropriate to do so, the Education Representative will interact and engage with visitors/guests who are recreating on the dry lakebed. There are many guests to El Mirage on weekends and on holidays, and the Education Representative should expect to engage with a sizable number of visitors on these days.
Guests are to be given educational brochures that focus on safety rules for recreating on the lakebed. The Educational Representative should know these materials well, and be prepared to answer guests’ questions as thoroughly as possible.
The number of guests engaged should be logged, along with notable feedback provided by guests.
2. Observing and Documenting
When not welcomed by guests or when the =me is not appropriate for engaging with guests, the Education Representative will observe and document guest behavior on the lakebed. The Educational Representative should make note of prohibited behaviors, like guests doing donuts, burnouts or other destructive activity to the lakebed, as well as noting unsafe actions like camping too far in from the lakebed’s shore, or riding without helmets.
These reports will be returned to the Visitor Center at the end of each weekend.
3. Miscellaneous Tasks
The Education Representative may collect various pieces of trash or debris discovered along the lakebed.
Title – Restoration Crew Member – Starting at $18.00/hr.
(Full/Part) Time Hours – 24/Week
Love working outdoors? Love off-roading? We are seeking outdoor-loving employees to help restore desert landscapes and prevent unauthorized riding.
Responsibilities Include:
- Desert restoration using native plants
- Data collection with iPads
- Working in a team setting
Qualifications:
- Must be able to lift at least 40lbs
- Ability to work safely and efficiently in challenging terrain
- Must have a valid CA driver’s license with a good driving record
Title – OHV Park Maintenance Worker – Starting at $17.50/hr.
Full Time Hours – 40/Week
Love working outdoors? Love off-roading? We’d love to have you on our team!
The 27,000-acre El Mirage Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area is a world class destination for many diverse recreational opportunities, both motorized and non-motorized. Friends of El Mirage are seeking outdoor-loving employees to help maintain the dry lakebed, OHV trails, and facilities for our many visitors.
Responsibilities Include:
- Maintaining the El Mirage Dry Lakebed.
- Installing directional signs on designated OHV trails in the open area.
- Maintaining camp areas and facilities for our guests.
Title – Visitor Center Staff – Starting at $16/hr.
Part Time Hours – 24/Week
Staff provide support to visitor center operations and perform maintenance daily from 8:00AM to 4:30PM and as required on holidays/special events.
Responsibilities Include:
- Processing Transactions in the Visitor Center.
- Distributing Trail Maps & handouts for OHV riding.
- Answering questions about the OHV area.
Title – Archeologist
Location: West Mojave Desert
30~ Hours/Week
Nonprofit organizations requires a part-time Archeologist (average 30 hours per week) to assist with off-highway vehicle restoration projects on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the West Mojave Desert.
Friends of Jawbone (FOJ) and Friends of El Mirage (FOEM) are non-profit organizations in support of off-highway vehicle recreation in the West Mojave Desert. Among our activities are restoration projects on public lands managed by the BLM. Each year we restore 20-30 miles of motorized routes that are designated closed, with current projects in the Jawbone, Rand Mountains, El Paso Mountains, El Mirage, and Stoddard Valley regions. Pay rate between $23 and $27 an hour based on experience and qualifications. There are no housing or relocation packages offered for this position.
Responsibilities Include:
- Self-navigating backcountry roads to specific proposed restoration worksites; vehicle provided
- Perform cultural clearance surveys
- Report and coordinate results to BLM cultural staff
- Ability to work independently but as a member of a team
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Archaeology, anthropology, history or related field
- Previous experience performing and documenting cultural field surveys, preferably for BLM offices in the Southwestern U.S.
- Ability to work safely and efficiently in challenging conditions and terrain
- Familiarity with ESRI mapping and data management tools
- Possesses valid CA driver’s license and good driving record
For more information about a position, or to submit an application, please use the contact form below.
You can also email your resume to ashley@imcrealestate.com directly, just be sure to include a phone number we can use to reach you.
Friends of El Mirage is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
