NVO Volunteer - Gerlach Office Assistant

The Gerlach Office staff LOVE people and provide operational support for Nevada's NVO, BMP, and DPW. We're the first point of contact before anyone goes anywhere in Gerlach, Black Rock Station, Fly Ranch, 360, The Estates, or Black Rock Saloon. Our primary objective is to provide staff and visitors with a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. We support thousands of people yearly, always greeting them with kindness and generosity.

Date and time frame of role  

• Before — 30 hrs per week beginning July 28, 2024
• During — daily check in 1 hour per day 
• After — 30 hours per weekend ending September 14, 2024

 Must-have talents***

• Love humans 
• Must be willing to live in Gerlach, NV, for 45-60 days
• Computer literate 
• Be flexible—willing to change direction at the drop of a hat
• Be transparent and open with your crew
• Maintain a positive attitude

Nice-to-have talents ***

• Google suite 
• Previously attended Burning Man and familiar with its culture. 
• Smooth operator, aka comfortable with small talk 

List of potential tasks ***

• Maintain Gerlach Office Beautification Initiatives
• Meeting and greeting — friendly helpful demeanor 
• Help staff & volunteers get their mail 
• Support office hospitality initiatives
• Participate in activities surrounding the planning or execution of staff events, parties, gatherings, BBQs, etc.  

The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on May 24th, 2024.

*** subject to changes throughout the season 

NOTICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

• Burning Man Project celebrates the importance of creating a diverse environment and enthusiastically encourages Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Color, LGBTQIA+, Immigrant, women, and people with disabilities, of all ages, to apply.
• Burning Man Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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