Director of Conservation Education & Public Affairs

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

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Job description

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.