CONSERVATION EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR - UNCLASSIFIED

State of Nevada (NV); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Department of Wildlife is seeking an Administrator for the Conservation Education Division to lead a 25-person team and manage statewide education and public affairs programs. You will direct media, publications, and hunter-education efforts while guiding budget and strategic goals across the division.

This role requires strong leadership, communications, and program management skills to engage stakeholders and advance wildlife education initiatives throughout Nevada.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of applicable experience managing comprehensive programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and direction of the Department’s web, online, digital and social media presence
• Managing response to inquiries from elected officials, the media, and the public
• Supervising video production for news releases and public service announcements
• Oversight of press releases, articles, bulletins, and official correspondence on behalf of the Department
• Preparing audiovisual materials for the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners and State Legislature and assistance with virtual meetings
• Administering the state’s statutorily mandated basic hunter safety/hunter education programs and the associated instructor volunteer program
• Overseeing additional education initiatives including advanced hunter education, bow hunter education, National Archery in the Schools Program, aquatic education, angler education, and general wildlife education programs
• Managing wildlife interpretive projects across the state
• Coordinating the statewide volunteer program in support of wildlife and habitat conservation and associated non-federal match
• Developing and implementing plans for the recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) of hunters, anglers and other outdoor users
• Leading outreach efforts aimed at non-consumptive users of Nevada’s wildlife resources through innovative education and engagement strategies

Education

Bachelor’s or above degree in education, journalism, wildlife management, biology or related field

Job description

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting for the Administrator of the Conservation Education Division. The Conservation Education Administrator directs a staff of 25 which includes Staff Conservation Educators, Public Information Officers, Conservation Educators, Administrative Assistants, as well as additional contract employees. The position plans, organizes and directs the statewide Conservation Education and Public Affairs programs along with directing the production and dissemination of information regarding wildlife and hunter safety to the public through radio, television, newsprint and electronic media. The position uses human dimensions data to effectively distribute findings through the use of social media. The position develops the Division’s biennial budget along and develops and evaluates program goals and objectives. This position will have the authority under the Department’s Deputy Directors and Director to carry out the Division’s mission and will plan, organize, direct and control Division resources to achieve overall Department goals.

Seven or more years of applicable experience managing comprehensive programs that includes presenting and evaluating wildlife educational programs, writing news stories, preparing and presenting radio and television broadcasts, developing pamphlets, booklets or flyers with a minimum of three years of experience in game management, Bachelor’s or above degree in education, journalism, wildlife management, biology or closely related field preferred, or combination of experience and education.

• Oversight and direction of the Department’s web, online, digital and social media presence
• Managing response to inquiries from elected officials, the media, and the public
• Supervising video production for news releases and public service announcements
• Oversight of press releases, articles, bulletins, and official correspondence on behalf of the Department
• Preparing audiovisual materials for the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners and State Legislature and assistance with virtual meetings
• Administering the state’s statutorily mandated basic hunter safety/hunter education programs and the associated instructor volunteer program
• Overseeing additional education initiatives including advanced hunter education, bow hunter education, National Archery in the Schools Program, aquatic education, angler education, and general wildlife education programs
• Managing wildlife interpretive projects across the state
• Coordinating the statewide volunteer program in support of wildlife and habitat conservation and associated non-federal match
• Developing and implementing plans for the recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) of hunters, anglers and other outdoor users
• Leading outreach efforts aimed at non-consumptive users of Nevada’s wildlife resources through innovative education and engagement strategies

The Conservation Education Division Administrator must possess extensive knowledge of wildlife conservation, public education and outreach, media relations, public information, strategic communications, budgeting, program development, and personnel management. This position requires strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills to oversee statewide conservation education programs, direct public affairs and media activities, manage resources, and advance the Department's conservation and public engagement priorities. The incumbent must be able to effectively communicate complex and often controversial wildlife management issues; utilize social science and human dimensions data to inform outreach strategies; develop and evaluate education programs; build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including sportsmen, NGO's, educators, volunteers, and partner agencies; effectively supervise diverse professional staff; and represent the Department before the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners, legislators, governmental entities, the media, and the public.