ABOUT GBC
Welcome to Great Basin College!
Great Basin College values you! Valuing what we have in common and our differences means we will foster a college climate of mutual trust, tolerance, informed discourse and always seek to promote GBC as a "safe space" to explore new ideas and perspectives with opportunities for you to grow, learn and be successful in a friendly, supportive campus environment. GBC enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. GBC students enjoy outstanding academic programs, smaller class sizes, and excellent faculty who really care about our students. We are GBC!
ADMISSIONS
ACADEMICS
For High School Students
STUDENT SERVICES
GBC ONLINE
Great Basin College is "The Gold Standard in the Silver State" when it comes to long-distance education and online education delivery. GBC offers hundreds of classes and a diverse array of certificate and degree programs fully online and fully affordable!
COMMUNITY
Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC!
INFORMATION
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RESOURCES
Job Opportunities
Current employment opportunities for Great Basin College students and graduates.
The listings here are as they were submitted by the organization.
Current Listings
Nevada Outdoor School & California Trail Center Hiring
BUSINESS NAME: Nevada Outdoor School & California Trail Center
ADDRESS: 170 Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801
CONTACT NAME: Melanie Erquiaga
CONTACT PHONE: 775-623-5656
CONTACT EMAIL: melanie.erquiaga@nevadaoutdoorschool.org
POSITION: Site Steward
DATE NEEDED: 05/01/2025
DAYS: To be determined
HOURS: 8:00-4:30
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 1
LOCATION: California Trail Center Elko, NV
SALARY: $18/hour
APPLICATION METHOD: Phone (775) 623-5656
SKILLS
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently outdoors and complete projects as assigned
- Knowledge of (or desire to learn about) hand tools, power tools and outdoor equipment maintenance
- Motivated to learn new skills and lead others in outdoor projects
- Open to new experiences and trying new things
- Ability to work as a team to accomplish goals
- Desire to learn about natural resources and outdoor stewardship
DUTIES
- Coordinate invasive plant management and removal
- Maintain signage and outdoor safety
- Manage outdoor aesthetics – mow grass, clean windows, painting projects, general repairs, empty outdoor trash cans, remove leaves/debris, pressure wash sidewalks, etc.
- Support (with BLM Staff) volunteer groups such as Battle Born Youth Academy in outdoor projects – weed eradication, trail maintenance, etc.
- Maintain trails and recommends improvements, new sites, etc.
- Maintain grounds equipment; (Once proficient) Train staff on the use and care of equipment
- Work with Trails Days Coordinator to plan out outdoor set-up and tear-down logistics
- Maintains and recommends improvements to wikiup village, wagons, etc.
- Tracks and recommends outdoor improvements
- Supports staff in outdoor programs and overall improvements
- Maintains a safe and healthy work environment
- General support of programs, maintenance and safety at CTIC
COMMENTS
Description - This position is responsible for managing the overall outdoor aesthetics of the California Trail Center, a Bureau of Land Management site run in partnership with the Nevada Outdoor School. Duties will focus on site and trail maintenance, invasive species management, maintaining outdoor signage and kiosks, and general support of volunteer, stewardship and maintenance projects.
Full-time/Seasonal (700 hours) – summer months: Start date 5/1-15; End date 8/28-9/11 (17 weeks in total). Start and end dates are negotiable.
For More Information
Please e-mail Career
E-mail: career@gbcnv.edu
Why Great Basin College
Great Basin College, "The Gold Standard in the Silver State", offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming over 4,000 students annually from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.
