Youth Education Specialist & Field Trip Coordinator

Florida; Apollo Beach (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seeks an OPS Education Specialist for the Suncoast Youth Conservation Center. The role focuses on coordinating field trips, delivering marine-centric education programs, and supporting summer camps with strong youth outreach.

The ideal candidate has substantial natural science or education experience, plus the ability to lead hands-on activities and ensure safety during programs around Tampa Bay waters.

Qualifications

• Six years of professional experience in natural science or education, two of which in outdoor recreation, wildlife conservation or natural science.
• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of related experience can substitute for the required experience.
• Master’s degree plus one year in the education fields can substitute for the required experience.
• Doctorate can substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field trip advertising, scheduling, facilitation, setup/cleanup and data collection.
• Provide welcoming guest service to visitors and maintain program quality.
• Develop field trip curricula and assist in summer camp programming.
• Lead recreational and conservation education programs including archery, fishing, boating and wildlife discovery.

Skills

Natural science experience

Outdoor recreation experience

Wildlife conservation

Education field experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree substitution narrative

Master’s degree substitution narrative

Doctorate substitution narrative

Job description

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seeks an OPS Education Specialist for the Suncoast Youth Conservation Center. The role focuses on coordinating field trips, delivering marine-centric education programs, and supporting summer camps with strong youth outreach.

The ideal candidate has substantial natural science or education experience, plus the ability to lead hands-on activities and ensure safety during programs around Tampa Bay waters.