Wildlife Education & Outreach Specialist

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays & Leave

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is seeking a qualified candidate for a role focused on education and outreach, program development, and public engagement. This position emphasizes applying performance measures and providing technical support for outreach initiatives.

Location in St. Tammany Parish with opportunities for professional development and agency-wide impact. Equal opportunity employer, with state benefits and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus six years of relevant experience; or

Responsibilities

• Reviews education and outreach programs, projects, events, and initiatives to assess effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with agency priorities.
• Develops and applies program objectives, performance measures, and evaluation methods.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of education and outreach initiatives designed to increase public awareness and participation in LDWF programs.
• Provide technical assistance to staff developing educational programs, outreach campaigns, workshops, demonstrations, tours, recreational opportunities, and public engagement activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, environmental sciences, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources

Master's degree (non-thesis) in biological sciences, marine sciences, environmental sciences, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources

Master's degree with thesis or Doctorate in biological sciences, marine sciences, environmental sciences, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is seeking a qualified candidate for a role focused on education and outreach, program development, and public engagement. This position emphasizes applying performance measures and providing technical support for outreach initiatives.

Location in St. Tammany Parish with opportunities for professional development and agency-wide impact. Equal opportunity employer, with state benefits and retirement programs.