Wildlife Conservation Educator & Volunteer Coordinator

State of Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Department of Wildlife is seeking a Conservation Educator to coordinate Wildlife Education and Volunteer Programs in the Western Region. You will recruit, train, supervise, and schedule volunteer instructors and interpretive staff, and manage data for federal grants.

Responsibilities include leading Project WILD and TIC training, maintaining Oxbow and Verdi facilities, and developing statewide programming in collaboration with the statewide coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience in conservation education including presenting educational programs, preparing plans and materials, and/or broadcasting
• Evaluate and critique instructor effectiveness; identify developmental needs; provide technical guidance and materials
• Develop and participate in annual budget preparation; monitor expenditures for fiscal management
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel; assign and review work; develop performance standards
• Direct, coordinate or participate in public affairs activities; prepare broadcasts; respond to inquiries and speak before groups

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, recruit, supervise and schedule Wildlife Education and volunteer programs in the Western Region.
• Lead Project WILD and Aquatic WILD classes and participate in TIC training for teachers.
• Plan maintenance and operation of Oxbow Nature Study Area and Verdi Nature Center facilities.
• Collaborate with statewide Wildlife Education Coordinator on planning and implementation of statewide programming.

Skills

Program planning

Volunteer coordination

Public outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Journalism, Communications, Outdoor Recreation/Leadership/Education, wildlife management, biology

Tools

Desktop publishing (InDesign)

Job description

Nevada Department of Wildlife is seeking a Conservation Educator to coordinate Wildlife Education and Volunteer Programs in the Western Region. You will recruit, train, supervise, and schedule volunteer instructors and interpretive staff, and manage data for federal grants.

Responsibilities include leading Project WILD and TIC training, maintaining Oxbow and Verdi facilities, and developing statewide programming in collaboration with the statewide coordinator.