Conservation Education Specialist (Outdoor Programs)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Wellness incentives program

Training and career development

Deferred Compensation 401K

Employee discounts

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources department seeks a Conservation Educator I in the Information and Education Division for the Central District. The role engages the public, highlights conservation, and educates about Kentucky's native species through programs and events.

This interim position involves presenting to 4th–6th graders, assisting with conservation camps, outreach to diverse audiences, handling applications, and supporting camp staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science, education, recreation, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and presents conservation education programs to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students in an assigned area.
• Assists camp staff and promotes agency mission by providing instruction at conservation camps regarding education programs and outdoor/shooting skills.
• Researches literature pertinent to conservation education programs; arranges PowerPoint presentations for educational use.
• Assists with youth hunting, fishing, and outdoor skills events; performs outreach programs for the general public within district.
• Distributes and processes camp applications; arranges camper transportation within district; answers parent inquiries regarding camp applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Outreach programs

Hunter education cert.

First Aid/CPR cert.

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural or physical science, education, recreation, or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources department seeks a Conservation Educator I in the Information and Education Division for the Central District. The role engages the public, highlights conservation, and educates about Kentucky's native species through programs and events.

This interim position involves presenting to 4th–6th graders, assisting with conservation camps, outreach to diverse audiences, handling applications, and supporting camp staff.