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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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Check the frequency and number of hours a day the worker is required to do the following specific types of activities:

ACTIVITY

FREQUENCY

# OF HOURS A DAY

CONTINUOUS

INTERMITTENT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

8

+ a. Sitting

b. Walking

c. Standing

d. Bending

e. Squatting

-

g. Kneeling

h. Twisting

LIFTING     ____ 0-20 lbs.          ____ 20-40 lbs.               __x__ 40-60 lbs.              ____ Over 60 lbs.

2a. HAND MANIPULATION REQUIRED?  __x___Yes (If yes, complete a,b,c,d,e,f)         _____No

2b. Repetitive hand movements   _____Yes   __x___No

2c. Simple Grasping

Right Hand

__x___Yes    _____No

Left Hand

__x___Yes    _____No

2d. Power Grasping

Right Hand

_____Yes    ___x__No

Left Hand

_____Yes    __x___No

2e. Pushing Pulling

Right Hand

___x__Yes    _____No

Left Hand

__x___Yes    _____No

2f. Fine manipulation

Right Hand

___x__Yes    _____No

Left Hand

__x___Yes    _____No

3.

a. Does the job require worker to reach or work above the shoulder?

__x___Yes    _____No    (infrequently)

b. Reaching at or below shoulder level? __x___Yes    _____No  (infrequently)

4. Does the job require use of his/her feet to operate foot controls or

for repetitive movement?  _____Yes   __x___No

5. Are there special visual or auditory requirements?   _____Yes    __x___No

Describe:  For example: Working with computer terminal

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

+ Does the employee work near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions?    __x___Yes ______No

+ Is the employee exposed to fumes or airborne particles?     ___x___Yes     ______No (infrequently)

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.

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