JOB SUMMARY

The Pre/Post EMT provides patient care to Burning Man Project (BMP) and Nevada Operations (NVO) staff and volunteers involved in the set-up and take-down of Black Rock City infrastructure. Patient care is provided in accordance with established protocols at the first aid scope of care. The Pre/Post EMT models and encourages the ESD core values of Integrity, Communication, Commitment, and Support.

This is a temporary, full-time, Exempt role, based in Black Rock City, Nevada running from July to October, 2025.

The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on July 15, 2025.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides direct patient care at the basic life support (BLS) level in accordance with ESD pre/post protocols.
• Must maintain a mental and physical status that allows them to respond to emergencies occurring on the work site while on shift in a rapid, professional, and sober manner.
• Is available for on-call response after hours as scheduled.
• Thoroughly and accurately documents all patient care and patient encounters.
• Assist in getting ESD’s core event infrastructure operational by stocking stations, bags, and vehicles.
• Maintains the ability to stay calm and clearly communicate in a variety of situations with persons of all backgrounds.

PERCENTAGE OF TIME SPENT

Patient Care (60%)

• Providing direct patient care following established protocols under medical direction.

Documentation (15%)

• Documenting all patient contacts according to guidelines in a timely manner.

Assisting with building and demobilization of BRC/ESD infrastructure (20%)

• Supporting DPW/NVO, ESD, and other BMP departments with construction and deconstruction of infrastructure relating to the Burning Man event.

Other Functions and Responsibilities (5%)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

• Documentation - Assists in the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to their assigned duties.
• Knowledge sharing – Helps acculturate and educate junior staff in Burning Man culture and business processes.
• Training development - Collaborates with the education team to develop training materials in their area of expertise, as requested.
• Learning – Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Ability to adjust schedule seasonally to work at the Burning Man event held in Nevada.
• Nevada licensed EMT with a minimum of two years experience

PREFERRED

• It is helpful if the candidate has previously been to Burning Man and/or is familiar with its culture
• Remote pre-hospital experience

Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Current Nevada EMT Certification 
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, 800
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

COMPENSATION: 

Individual compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including prior experience and geographical location. The anticipated pay rate for this position is $1300 per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

On-playa: This position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding, and requires individuals with good physical health, and endurance. Work will include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity therefore this could include walking or using some form of transportation. Much of the work will be in outside weather conditions and will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles as well as possible extremes in temperature.

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.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.