Wildlife Education & Engagement Program Specialists

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission seeks three Engagement Program Specialists responsible for promoting wildlife education programs within designated districts. This full-time home-based role involves coordinating educational activities, engaging with the community, and supporting conservation initiatives through outreach and volunteer involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach and education initiatives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel within the district and engage with the public.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with staff and community to promote education programs.
• Schedule and facilitate programs, recruiting and training volunteers.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and assist in program development.

Skills

Community Engagement

Program Coordination

Volunteer Training

Job description

Wildlife Education & Engagement Program Specialists

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking three (3) Engagement Program Specialists (Conservation Program Coordinator II) for its Wildlife Education Division. These are home-based positions responsible for facilitating and coordinating education efforts within specified districts. The districts are:

• District 1: Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Martin, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrell, Washington
• District 4: Blande, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland
• District 5: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Granville, Guilford, Lee, Orange, Person, Randalph, Rockingham

The primary purpose of this role is to develop and maintain relationships with staff and the community to promote educational programs such as Hunter Education, Boater Education, Fishing Skills, and other conservation initiatives. Responsibilities include scheduling and facilitating programs, recruiting and training volunteers, assisting in program development, and evaluating program effectiveness. These positions require daily travel within the district and occasional overnight stays, with the expectation that employees reside within or are willing to relocate to the district. The positions are full-time, employment type, and are not applicable to seniority level. They are essential for advancing the agency’s mission to conserve wildlife and engage the public in outdoor recreation and conservation efforts.