Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association

Wondering what is open? Here is the latest update: WHITE MOUNTAIN RANGER DISTRICT Roads open: McGee Creek Rd., Rock Creek Rd. to the Snow Park, Hwy 168 to Aspen...dell, South Lake Rd to Bishop Creek Lodge., White Mountain Rd., snow, travel at own risk, Silver Canyon Rd. (4x4-high clearance expect snow), Wyman Canyon Rd. (4x4-high clearance, snow), Glacier Rd.(Big Pine Canyon) to Glacier Lodge. Road closed: Rock Creek Rd. at the Snow Park, Hwy 168 from Aspendell to Sabrina Lake, North Lake Rd., South Lake Road after Bishop Creek Lodge. Campgrounds open: Bitterbrush (winter ops), Grandview (winter ops), Pleasant Valley (County), PV Pit (BLM), Baker Creek (County), Goodale (BLM), Taboose Creek (County), Tinnemaha Creek (County). Campgrounds closed: Convict Lake, Holiday, Aspen Group, Palisade Group, McGee Creek, Tuff, Rock Creek, Iris Meadow, Big Meadow, East Fork, French Camp, Rock Creek Group, Mosquito Flat Backpacker, Pine Grove, Upper Pine Grove, Horton (BLM),Table Mountain Group, Forks, Intake 2, Four Jeffrey, Sabrina, Bishop Park, Big Trees, Bishop Park Group, Willow, Mountain Glen, North Lake, Cedar Flat Group, Clyde, Sage Flat, Upper Sage Flat, Big Pine Creek, Glacier Group, Palisade Glacier Group. The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center is closed for the season. The White Mountain Ranger Station Visitor Center is closed, but visitor questions are being answered via phone, 760-873-2500, Monday Friday, 8:00 am -4:30 pm, closed federal holidays. MT WHITNEY RANGER DISTRICT Roads closed: Onion Valley, Whitney Portal Rd., Horseshoe Meadow. Roads open: Foothill Road, Division Creek. Campgrounds open: Independence Creek (county), Lower Grays Meadow (winter ops), Portuguese Joe (county), Lone Pine (winter ops), Tuttle Creek (BLM), Diaz Lake (County). Campgrounds closed: Upper Grays Meadow, Onion Valley, Whitney Portal, Whitney Portal Group, Whitney Portal Trailhead Campground, Cottonwood Lakes, Cottonwood Pass, Horseshoe Meadows Equestrian, Kennedy Meadows. The Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association is operating their bookstore at the Eastern Sierra Visitor Center in Lone Pine, Thursday through Monday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitor questions are being answered via phone, 760-876-6200, Monday- Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, closed federal holidays. Photo by Greg Connor #mindfultraveler #RecreateResponsibly #inyocounty

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The Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association is looking for seasonal retail associates at our bookstore in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Our seasonal operations typically last May through October. Ideal candidates possess a passion for the Eastern Sierra, enjoy talking to people, and have an interest in learning more about our region. This is an entry-level seasonal position. Nature of this position:... Provide exceptional customer service and assist visitors by providing quality information about the Eastern Sierra Cash handling, ringing up customers, opening and/or closing registers Receiving product, labeling, stocking shelves Recruit members for our ESIA membership program Work in collaboration with other ESIA staff members, U.S. Forest service staff and U.S. National Park Service staff Perform opening and/or closing duties Perform basic housekeeping such as sweeping/mopping floors, dusting surfaces, washing windows, cleaning toilets, or making minor repairs to equipment/furnishings. Our Mission: Our mission is to educate and inspire people about Eastern Sierra public lands through high-quality interpretive products, exhibits, and programs. We operate outstanding bookstores, cooperate with our public land management partners to operate successful visitor centers, and provide high-quality interpretive programs, exhibits, and publications throughout the Eastern Sierra. We do all this to educate and inspire people about this region, to encourage them to get to know the area better and to enable everyone to be effective stewards of these resources.

The Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association is currently seeking an experience retail store manager for our bookstore at the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center. This is a full-time year-round position. Employee benefits. This position is responsible for all duties related to the management of inventory and the Point of Sale system... Completes store operational requirements by scheduling, training and assigning employees to tasks Achieves financial objectives by preparing a weekly budget, ordering merchandise and preparing weekly sale reports Prepare weekly cash deposits Creating merchandise displays Attention to detail and strong organizational skills is a must Provide exceptional customer service and assist visitors by providing quality information about the Eastern Sierra This position will work in collaboration with other ESIA staff members, U.S. Forest service staff and U.S. National Park Service staff Our Mission: Our mission is to educate and inspire people about Eastern Sierra public lands through high quality interpretive products, exhibits, and programs. We operate outstanding bookstores, cooperate with our public land management partners to operate successful visitor centers, and provide high quality interpretive programs, exhibits, and publications throughout the Eastern Sierra. We do all this to educate and inspire people about this region, to encourage them to get to know the area better, and to enable everyone to be effective stewards of these resources.