Description
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking three Seasonal Conservation Educators to assist with outreach and education for two youth camps, three family camps, and three Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) camps at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp (WMCC) near Dubois, WY. Seasonal Conservation Educators will provide the public with information about wildlife, fisheries, habitat management, ecology, hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation skills. Housing includes individual rooms, which are provided for the duration of employment at the WMCC, and food is provided during programming.
Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
Deliver high-quality, engaging programming.
Execute routine clean-up and set up of program areas.
Lead safe, engaging, and fun camp experiences for all ages.
Inform and educate the public about conservation and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s mission.
Maintain education materials.
Share a passion and knowledge of Wyoming's abundant wildlife, recreational opportunities, and rich natural history.
Requirements
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference will be given to those working towards or have a bachelor's degree in education, wildlife/fisheries biology, biological sciences, environmental science, ecology, outdoor recreation, or a related field.
Preference will be given to those who have experience working with multiple age groups in the same learning environment.
Preference will be given to those who have experience developing and presenting formal and informal programs.
Preference will be given to those who have experience safely supervising participants in an outdoor environment.
Preference will be given to those who have knowledge of a variety of outdoor skills, including: fishing, orienteering, backpacking, archery, canoeing, kayaking, and firearm safety.
Preference will be given to those with current Wilderness First Aid/Responder and/or CPR certification.
**Must have a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE:
Must be able to work well independently with minimal supervision, as well as work well with others on a team.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with all ages and backgrounds.
Must have the ability to work outdoors in varied terrain and weather conditions.
Must be able to responsibly maintain direct supervision of participants while involved with activities such as fishing, canoeing, archery, air rifle, long hikes, outdoor science investigations, and team builders.
Knowledge of regional ecology and wildlife.
Experience with archery, fishing, navigation, first aid, canoeing, and other outdoor recreation skills.
Must have excellent communication skills, strong organizational and leadership skills, enthusiasm, flexibility, and a passion for working with camp participants of all ages.
Must demonstrate teaching skills and the ability to implement creative "hands-on" teaching methods.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
