Hunter Education in Schools Lead — Hybrid Role

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Hunter Education Schools Program Coordinator to support the Bureau of Information and Education. This role coordinates school-based hunter education initiatives, trains teachers, and certifies instructors to teach hunter education as an elective course or within existing curricula.

You will work with the Department of Education, school administrators and teachers, and agency staff to deliver hunter education in schools, develop instructional

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in the development and implementation of conservation education programs; and a bachelor’s degree with course work in wildlife management, journalism, communications, or a closely related field; or

Responsibilities

• Hunter Education Schools Coordination: Lead collaboration with the Department of Education to recruit, train, and certify teachers to deliver hunter education programs in public schools
• Training and Certification Implementation: Provide teacher training, develop policies outlining teacher certification requirements, and assist teachers with coordinating hunter education programs in schools
• School Engagement: Foster positive relationships with teachers, school administrators, and education partners to promote hunter education and other agency youth-based programs
• Curriculum Development and Program Delivery: Prepare instructional materials, curricula, and guidance documents that support quality program delivery and align with agency standards for safety, instruction, and equipment use
• Program Evaluation: Collect program data, analyze program feedback, identify trends, and recommend improvements to enhance teacher and student outcomes
• Administrative and Operational Support: Assist with managing program inventory and school-based teaching materials, ensuring equipment and supplies are maintained and available for statewide use

Education

Bachelor’s degree with course work in wildlife management, journalism, communications, or a closely related field

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Hunter Education Schools Program Coordinator to support the Bureau of Information and Education. This role coordinates school-based hunter education initiatives, trains teachers, and certifies instructors to teach hunter education as an elective course or within existing curricula.

You will work with the Department of Education, school administrators and teachers, and agency staff to deliver hunter education in schools, develop instructional