Director, Conservation Education & Public Affairs

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

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

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

Description du poste

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.