Is managing and protecting wildlife important to you? Would you enjoy planning and directing wildlife education programs and activities? If so, consider joining our team as a Wildlife Conservation Education Specialist in the Northwest Region. This position gives you the opportunity to provide wildlife education and conservation programs to schools, conservation organizations, community groups, and interested parties throughout the ten northwestern counties of the state. Bring your ambition to the PA Game Commission and make your career aspirations a reality!
As a Wildlife Conservation Education Specialist, you will work with the Regional Director to develop a grassroots network consisting of wildlife and conservation-focused groups within the region for the purpose of sharing agency. This includes serving as an agency liaison and increasing the agency's presence at various events within the region while actively engaging with the public. Promoting the agency will be key as you organize and order promotional and educational outreach items in addition to producing photo, video and written content from notable agency-related regional events and ongoing projects. You will work closely with the agency's Bureau of Marketing and Strategic Communications to provide information about past and future agency-related happenings for the purpose of agency promotion.
Additional duties to include:
- Developing and coordinating wildlife education events within the region focused on specific issues, for example, Chronic Wasting Disease Management or other current issues
- Maintaining region's social media accounts
- Guiding and assisting local communities and organizations in the development of urban watchable wildlife programs and wildlife habitat restoration projects
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, Temporary, 3 year limited term.
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of professional experience in the development and implementation of conservation education programs; and a bachelor’s degree with course work in wildlife management, journalism, communications, or a closely related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.