Employment Opportunities
The Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute currently has no
employment vacancies. Please check back with us or contact:
lgordon@cdri.org for information about volunteering and possible future openings.
employment vacancies. Please check back with us or contact:
lgordon@cdri.org for information about volunteering and possible future openings.
Host Camper Opportunities
Throughout the year, Host Campers live onsite and volunteer their time, three days at the Information Desk at the Visitor Center in exchange for an RV pad site, water, electric and sewer hookups, and access to a washer/dryer unit at the Maintenance Building. Please contact lgordon@cdri.org if you are interested in working as a Host Camper.
We presently have a Host Camper position open from July 1 to September 30, 2019. This is when we get our monsoons which cool the daytime temperatures to the mid-80s (generally), and the hills green up. To apply, please complete the application and send to lgordon@cdri.org.
Throughout the year, Host Campers live onsite and volunteer their time, three days at the Information Desk at the Visitor Center in exchange for an RV pad site, water, electric and sewer hookups, and access to a washer/dryer unit at the Maintenance Building. Please contact lgordon@cdri.org if you are interested in working as a Host Camper.
We presently have a Host Camper position open from July 1 to September 30, 2019. This is when we get our monsoons which cool the daytime temperatures to the mid-80s (generally), and the hills green up. To apply, please complete the application and send to lgordon@cdri.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
With 2 full time and 3 part time employees, the Nature Center counts on the valued assistance from volunteers for everything from Information Desk Host, to leading a Learning Station at one of our day-long programs, to helping with our Cookout & Auction fundraiser, and everything in-between.
Powell Visitor Center Information Desk & Gift Shop Possibly the most important volunteer position at CDRI starts at the Information Desk. You will greet and welcome visitors to the Nature Center, inform visitors of their many options of hiking trails, touring the Botanical Gardens and Cactus Greenhouse, exploring the history of mining at the Mining Exhibit, or venturing up to the Overlook to take in the Geology Exhibit. If there is an area of particular interest to you (birding, butterflies, plants, geology) you can always share that information with interested guests. The Gift Shop is a "must stop and shop" attraction as well. The Gift Shop has one of the best Nature-related book selections in the region, in addition to gifts which are unique to our Nature Center.
Certified Interpretive Guide Lead youth and adult groups along the Modesta Canyon Trail, up to the Geology Exhibit at Clayton's Overlook for a panoramic view of the region, or through the Botanical Gardens and Cactus Greenhouse. Along the way, you can stop at specific locations to point out interesting facts about the geology, water flow, animals that inhabit the area, and specific plants along the trail. We offer training throughout the year for our Certified Interpretive Trail and Botanical Garden Guides.
Special Events:
CDRI's Chuck Wagon Cookout and Auction in August
Day-Long school field days: Bugs Bugs Bugs Day,The Earth Rocks, Herp Day, Living Things, Bird Sleuth and Critter Camp
CDRI's Annual Cactus & Succulent Sale in March
The Conant Guest Lecture Program (April & Ocotber)
Adult-learning workshops throughout the year
Additional Volunteer Activities:
Making walking sticks, helping build and repair structures, and trail maintenance
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With 2 full time and 3 part time employees, the Nature Center counts on the valued assistance from volunteers for everything from Information Desk Host, to leading a Learning Station at one of our day-long programs, to helping with our Cookout & Auction fundraiser, and everything in-between.
Powell Visitor Center Information Desk & Gift Shop Possibly the most important volunteer position at CDRI starts at the Information Desk. You will greet and welcome visitors to the Nature Center, inform visitors of their many options of hiking trails, touring the Botanical Gardens and Cactus Greenhouse, exploring the history of mining at the Mining Exhibit, or venturing up to the Overlook to take in the Geology Exhibit. If there is an area of particular interest to you (birding, butterflies, plants, geology) you can always share that information with interested guests. The Gift Shop is a "must stop and shop" attraction as well. The Gift Shop has one of the best Nature-related book selections in the region, in addition to gifts which are unique to our Nature Center.
Certified Interpretive Guide Lead youth and adult groups along the Modesta Canyon Trail, up to the Geology Exhibit at Clayton's Overlook for a panoramic view of the region, or through the Botanical Gardens and Cactus Greenhouse. Along the way, you can stop at specific locations to point out interesting facts about the geology, water flow, animals that inhabit the area, and specific plants along the trail. We offer training throughout the year for our Certified Interpretive Trail and Botanical Garden Guides.
Special Events:
CDRI's Chuck Wagon Cookout and Auction in August
Day-Long school field days: Bugs Bugs Bugs Day,The Earth Rocks, Herp Day, Living Things, Bird Sleuth and Critter Camp
CDRI's Annual Cactus & Succulent Sale in March
The Conant Guest Lecture Program (April & Ocotber)
Adult-learning workshops throughout the year
Additional Volunteer Activities:
Making walking sticks, helping build and repair structures, and trail maintenance
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