Education Associate 2 (HIT Program Southcentral Region Coordinator)

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, HIT Program in Southcentral seeks an Education Associate 2 to coordinate volunteer instructors and deliver hunter education courses in Anchorage.

Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and evaluating instructors, providing teaching supplies, maintaining student contact, and serving as the first public contact for certification classes, clinics, and activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in administration and/or education.
• Five years of experience in education, counseling, or administrative services.
• Valid driver's license and ability to carry firearms where required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteer instructors to deliver hunter education courses.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate instructors and develop course materials.
• Provide teaching supplies and maintain contact with certification students.
• Serve as first point of contact for inquiries about classes and activities.
• Support HIT program activities and occasionally teach certification classes.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Organization

Multitasking

Evenings/weekends availability

Firearms safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in administration and/or education

Job description

Job Description

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for an Education Associate 2 (HIT Program Southcentral Region Coordinator) located in Anchorage, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Hunter Information & Training (HIT) Program seeks a dynamic and experienced educator to coordinate volunteer instructors to deliver certification courses in the Southcentral Region. Duties include:

• Supporting volunteer instructors to deliver public hunter education, bowhunter education, muzzleloader education, and crossbow education courses.
• Recruiting, training, coordinating, and evaluating instructors as well as assisting the HIT Program Coordinator with the development of course materials.
• Providing teaching and administrative supplies to the volunteer instructors and maintaining contact with certification course students.
• Acting as the first line of public contact for inquiries regarding the various certification classes, clinics, and activities offered by the HIT Program.
• Assisting with the Rabbit Creek Youth Shotgun League, National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW), and other shooting sports clinics/classes. Occasionally teaches certification classes.

Our mission, values, and culture:

The mission of the Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and to provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. One of the primary benefits provided to the public by the DWC is hunting and harvest opportunity. The HIT Program is a statewide program responsible for delivering firearms education certification courses (hunter, bowhunter, muzzleloader, and crossbow education), as well as workshops, clinics, and camps designed to recruit hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts. The HIT Program, with the assistance of over 500 volunteer instructors, offers quality training and education throughout Alaska. www.huntereducation.alaska.gov

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

The benefits of joining our team:

The Education Associate 2 is part of the HIT Program’s statewide team of eight staff and over 500 volunteer instructors engaged in educating the public and recruiting new hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts. As part of this team, the position will work with an array of dedicated volunteer instructors and the general public (all ages) to promote safe and enjoyable hunting and shooting experiences.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is based in the Anchorage ADF&G regional office and will also spend a fair amount of time at the Rabbit Creek Shooting Park. The Education Associate 2 will be in contact daily with the public, HIT Program volunteer instructors, and ADF&G regional staff. They will also be in regular contact with other HIT Program staff and will assist with providing hunter education at local schools and occasionally travel to provide education in other Southcentral communities. The work schedule can be irregular, including some evenings and weekends.

Who we are looking for:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Strong understanding of firearms and ammunition, firearms safety, and hunting practices and culture.
• Ability to establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with other agency staff, volunteers, and the community.
• Good planning and organizational skills are required, as well as strong public speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and coordinate multiple program components and support activities.
• Ability to work irregular schedules including some weekends, evenings, and overnight stays.

To view the general description and example of duties for an Education Associate 2, please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:

A valid driver's license is required.

Must be able to legally carry and effectively use firearms.

Minimum Qualifications

• (1) Graduation from an accredited college, preferably in administration and/or education. AND One year of experience as an Education Associate 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
• (2) Five years of experience in the broad field of education, counseling or administrative services, one year of which was at the technical/paraprofessional.
• (3) Any combination of the above.
• Substitution: In option 2, graduate study may be substituted for the required specialized experience on a year-for-year basis. Undergraduate study, preferably in administration and/or education may also substitute for the generalized experience in option 2 on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• A list of three (3) professional references with current contact information.
• Transcripts, if using to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable).

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is NOT required for this position.

Your complete application packet will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of e