From Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center
POSITION ANNOUNCMENTS
Lead Avalanche Forecaster
& Avalanche Forecaster
What is the position?
The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center is seeking out two contract positions to fulfill the roles of
Lead Avalanche Forecaster and Avalanche Forecaster. The basic duties of the positions are
defined below.
Job Duties (Lead Avalanche Forecaster): Nov. 15, 2015 – Apr. 15, 2016
$3,000-$3,600/mo. DOE @ ¾ time
Collect and post (via ESAC’s website) field observations required to derive avalanche
advisories
Publish a minimum of three Snowpack Summaries per week
Coordinate and manage the Center’s Social Media presence
Assist with the development of an Operational Plan for Eastern Sierra Avalanche
Center in coordination with the Board of Directors and other appropriate parties as
mutually determined
Coordinate schedules of observers and additional Center staff; oversee Center daily
operations
Host of a minimum of three avalanche awareness clinics over the course of the season
Work closely with the Board of Directors for fundraising and marketing of the Center
Put effort toward the continued development and support of outreach and interagency
collaboration efforts between major funders and other key local
agencies/organizations
Develop and deliver a Season End Report for the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center, and
an Executive Summary for the American Avalanche Association by determined due
dates
Be the face of Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center
Job Duties (Avalanche Forecaster): Dec. 1, 2015 – Mar. 31, 2015
$1,440-$3,000/mo. DOE and ½-¾ time
Collect and post (via ESAC’s website) field observations required to derive avalanche
advisories
Publish a minimum of two Snowpack Summaries per week
Assist with the Center’s Social Media presence
Assist with a minimum of three avalanche awareness clinics over the course of the
season
Work closely with the Board of Directors for fundraising and marketing of the Center
Assist with outreach and inter-agency collaboration efforts between major funders
and other key local agencies/organizations
Assist in developing necessary reports
Assist with the development of an Operational Plan for Eastern Sierra Avalanche
Center in coordination with the Board of Directors and other appropriate parties as
mutually determined
Be the face of Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center
PO Box 1505 – Mammoth Lakes, Ca 93546
www.esavalanche.org
Qualified Applicants:
Have either an AIRE Level 3 or AvPro certification (or equivalent expertise/experience)
Can commit to duration of 2015-2016 season as defined in the description above
Must be able to evaluate and travel safely in avalanche terrain
Be a strong technical writer
Possess the ability to process and present complex information in written and verbal form
Have strong presentation skills
Possess an understanding of Social Media and basic web skills
Have an understanding of winter use patterns and user groups in the Eastern Sierra
To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to: [email protected] by November 6, 2015.
Questions – Please feel free to contact:
Scott Quirsfeld
(760) 812-0101
[email protected]
Nate Greenberg
(760) 937-1209
[email protected]
Wouldn’t it have made more sense for the avalanche center to have posted these job openings in the summer so there would be more time to find qualified candidates, as opposed to in November?