Wildlife Education & Public Interpreter

Missouri Department of Conservation; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking an Educational Interpreter to educate the public on fish, forest, and wildlife through on- and off-site programs. You will deliver hatchery tours to schools and groups, create new conservation materials, and assist at the front desk handling calls and inquiries.

Responsibilities include maintaining the facility, supervising volunteers, and coordinating events while working with live animals and educational exhibits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Biological Sciences, Conservation, or related field.
• One (1) year interpretation and/or teaching experience.
• Must maintain a current, valid driver’s license.
• Interpretive Guide certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate the public on fish, forest, and wildlife through a variety of media.
• Present educational/interpretive programs both on and off site for various audiences on a wide variety of conservation subjects.
• Deliver hatchery tours to the public, schools, and organized groups.
• Create and present new programs and interpretation material pertaining to natural history, outdoor exhibits, conservation and ecology.
• Frequently assist the front desk, interacting with public via telephone, email and in-person discussion.
• Assist in maintaining area landscaping with native plants.
• Routinely inspect and help maintain cleanliness of facility.
• Set up classrooms and required materials timely and order supplies and equipment, as needed.
• Help supervise and train volunteers and new staff.
• Ability to work Saturdays.
• Interact with public tour groups and individuals via telephone, email and in-person discussion.
• Oversee exhibit and program animals, providing care, feed, and maintenance for live animal displays including fish, reptiles and amphibians.
• Assist with department priorities, special events, and other programs, as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Teaching

Customer service

Volunteer supervision

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fisheries/Forestry/Wildlife/Biological sciences/Conservation

1 year interpretation/teaching experience

Tools

AV equipment

Office equipment

Job description

Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking an Educational Interpreter to educate the public on fish, forest, and wildlife through on- and off-site programs. You will deliver hatchery tours to schools and groups, create new conservation materials, and assist at the front desk handling calls and inquiries.

Responsibilities include maintaining the facility, supervising volunteers, and coordinating events while working with live animals and educational exhibits.