Conservation Education & Hunter Ed Schools Coordinator

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Game Commission, part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is seeking a Hunter Education Schools Program Coordinator to coordinate school-based hunter education programs and serve as a liaison among the Commission, the Department of Education, and public schools.

The role focuses on recruiting, training, and certifying teachers to deliver hunter education as an elective or part of a course, strengthening conservation knowledge and promoting safe hunting.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in the development and implementation of conservation education programs.
• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in wildlife management, journalism, communications, or a closely related field.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate school-based Hunter Education programs across Pennsylvania with Department of Education and schools.
• Recruit, train, and certify teachers to deliver hunter education as an elective or part of a course.
• Foster relationships with teachers, school administrators, and education partners to promote hunter education and youth programs.
• Develop instructional materials, curricula, and guidance documents; ensure safety and equipment use align with agency standards.
• Collect and analyze program data, provide feedback, and implement improvements to outcomes.
• Support program inventory management and distribution of teaching materials statewide.

Skills

Conservation education

Program development

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management or related field

Job description

The Pennsylvania Game Commission, part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is seeking a Hunter Education Schools Program Coordinator to coordinate school-based hunter education programs and serve as a liaison among the Commission, the Department of Education, and public schools.

The role focuses on recruiting, training, and certifying teachers to deliver hunter education as an elective or part of a course, strengthening conservation knowledge and promoting safe hunting.