Wildlife Education & Volunteer Programs Lead

State of Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Department of Wildlife seeks a Conservation Educator in the Conservation Education Division to coordinate wildlife education and volunteer programs across the northwestern region of Nevada. The incumbent will recruit, supervise, train, and schedule volunteers and instructors and manage reports for federal aid grants.

Responsibilities include maintaining the Oxbow Nature Study Area and Verdi Nature Trail, developing and presenting wildlife education programs for children and adults, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, journalism, communications, outdoor recreation/leadership/education, wildlife management, biology or related field plus two years of professional conservation education experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted; or one year as Conservation Educator II in Nevada State service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, recruit, supervise, train and schedule volunteer instructors and interpreters for wildlife education programs.
• Plan and present educational programs in hunter and boating safety, aquatic and environmental education.
• Develop and maintain budgets; write contracts; prepare reports for grants and public information.
• Maintain facilities such as Oxbow Nature Study Area and Verdi Nature Trail and participate in regional events.

Skills

Public speaking

News writing

Media interviews

Educational program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in education / related field

Job description

Nevada Department of Wildlife seeks a Conservation Educator in the Conservation Education Division to coordinate wildlife education and volunteer programs across the northwestern region of Nevada. The incumbent will recruit, supervise, train, and schedule volunteers and instructors and manage reports for federal aid grants.

Responsibilities include maintaining the Oxbow Nature Study Area and Verdi Nature Trail, developing and presenting wildlife education programs for children and adults, and