CONSERVATION EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR - UNCLASSIFIED

State of Nevada; Reno (NV); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nevada Department of Wildlife seeks a Conservation Education Division Administrator to direct a staff of 25, including Staff Conservation Educators, Public Information Officers, Conservation Educators, Administrative Assistants, and contract personnel.

The role plans, organizes and directs statewide Conservation Education and Public Affairs programs, including producing and disseminating information on wildlife and hunter safety via radio, TV, newsprint and digital media.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience managing comprehensive programs with presentation and evaluation of wildlife educational programs.
• Bachelor’s or above degree in education, journalism, wildlife management, biology or closely related field preferred.

Responsabilités

• Oversee web, online and social media presence for the Department.
• Manage inquiries from officials, media and the public.
• Supervise video production for news releases and PSAs.
• Oversee press releases, articles and official correspondence.
• Prepare audiovisual materials for Board of Wildlife Commissioners and Legislature; assist with virtual meetings.
• Administer hunter education programs and instructor volunteer program.
• Oversee other education initiatives including archery and aquatic education.
• Manage statewide wildlife interpretive projects and volunteer program.
• Develop recruitment, retention and reactivation plans for hunters and anglers.
• Lead outreach to non-consumptive users through innovative education and engagement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Formation

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

Description du poste

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.