Outdoor Recreation Engagement Specialist
Outdoor Recreation Engagement Specialist
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PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Job ID: 31166
Agency: Game Fish & Parks
Location:Pierre SDSalary: $64101.60$80116.56 Annual Salary depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: K
Closing Date: 05/02/2025
This is a FullTime 40 Hours Weekly position with the Game Fish & Parks. For more information on the Game Fish & Parks please visit .
This position is located at the Game Fish and Parks Central Headquarters in Pierre but we would consider other GFP office locations for the right candidate.
Why the South Dakota Department of Game Fish and Parks
Working for the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks (GFP) is not just a job. It is a life passion. It is about working together as a team with colleagues customers landowners and partner organizations to ensure that our states rich outdoor heritage lives on for the next generation. Providing exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities for people to enjoy is one of the best jobs in state government. Our atmosphere empowers professional success team building and facilitating relationships with organizations to ensure the highest level of customer service satisfaction and internal productivity.
All we need is you to join Team GFP!
Sound like a good fit so far As a member of Team GFP here is what you will experience:
Who Were Looking For
We are seeking a creative motivated and engaging relationshipbuilder to drive statewide efforts in reaching diverse audiences removing barriers to participation for outdoor recreationists and developing recruitment retention and reactivation strategies for hunters anglers shooting sports participants trappers and outdoor recreationists.
A person who has strong analytic skills is highly desired. The right candidate will also have an enthusiastic organized and taskoriented personality with the ability to develop meaningful community and departmentwide relationships. This person will have comfort in educating audiences of various sizes and be intimately familiar with R3 efforts to effectively engage broader audiences in outdoor recreation. Strong reading writing speaking time management and critical thinking skills are essential. This individual must possess the ability to collaboratively develop creative solutions to address longstanding challenges.
In addition to R3 background and awareness knowledge of hunting fishing conservation science and outdoor skills is necessary due to the importance and value of seeking diverse backgrounds experiences perspectives and talents within the communities we serve. Lastly this person must have the ability to implement interpersonal communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
The candidate must have impeccable computer skills: the ability to perform data analysis Microsoft teams Microsoft suite Outlook and Excel data tables and events and volunteer management software.
Additionally the ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree in education communications/marketing biology business consumer affairs natural resource/conservation management environmental science or 25 years of similar professional experience is required.
Qualified candidates must have strong written and oral communication skills be selfmotivated and punctual deploy highquality organizational skills and are passionate about serving the public while carrying out the Game Fish and Parks mission. Supervisory experience is preferred but not required. Professional experience in leading and shaping teams is ideal. Candidates must also apply problemsolving and critical thinking skills to each area of the position and be able to communicate well.
What You Will Do
More specifically you will perform these duties:
Regular hours are MondayFriday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some evening and weekend work or travel required.
What South Dakota has to Offer
South Dakota is centrally located in the U.S. and boasts the beautiful Missouri River and the Black Hills. Our state has a rich frontier history and is a premier outdoor destination offering some of the best outdoor recreation opportunities in the nation. Fishing hunting and photography are all popular activities that offer yearround opportunities for residents. Multiple state parks are ideal getaways for camping hiking and biking. Many towns offer the amenities of a larger city but with a smalltown feel. If you enjoy a career that is both exciting and challenging possess good organizational and communication skills and want to make a difference in public service wed like to hear from you!
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
Job ID: 31166
Agency: Game Fish & Parks
Location:Pierre SDSalary: $64101.60$80116.56 Annual Salary depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: K
Closing Date: 05/02/2025
This is a FullTime 40 Hours Weekly position with the Game Fish & Parks. For more information on the Game Fish & Parks please visit .
This position is located at the Game Fish and Parks Central Headquarters in Pierre but we would consider other GFP office locations for the right candidate.
Why the South Dakota Department of Game Fish and Parks
Working for the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks (GFP) is not just a job. It is a life passion. It is about working together as a team with colleagues customers landowners and partner organizations to ensure that our states rich outdoor heritage lives on for the next generation. Providing exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities for people to enjoy is one of the best jobs in state government. Our atmosphere empowers professional success team building and facilitating relationships with organizations to ensure the highest level of customer service satisfaction and internal productivity.
All we need is you to join Team GFP!
Sound like a good fit so far As a member of Team GFP here is what you will experience:
- Innovation Team GFP is consistently revolutionizing enhancements to outdoor recreation in terms of technology and the total customer experience. This management position is responsible for the development and oversight of the implementation of public policy focused on recruitment retention and reactivation (R3 strategies to support the agency and other nationwide programs and services.
- Collaboration and Communication This position provides support feedback planning strategies and insights on all statewide programming and efforts while working with a variety of staff to ensure effective and consistent implementation.
- Professional Development We provide training and support for you to become an expert in the field and obtain the skills necessary to be successful in your position.
- Task Diversity The work duties are never boring. Your duties may include meetings with coworkers collaborating with other government representatives representing the Department at Commission meetings and national conferences visiting one of our state parks and recreation areas or working to enhance habitat on a game production area.
- Part of the Big Picture This is a leadership position that will align and implement department state and national engagement content marketing and communications strategies special project assignments from local other state and federal partners public relations needs and oversight of the implementation and evaluation of all awareness and programming efforts.
Who Were Looking For
We are seeking a creative motivated and engaging relationshipbuilder to drive statewide efforts in reaching diverse audiences removing barriers to participation for outdoor recreationists and developing recruitment retention and reactivation strategies for hunters anglers shooting sports participants trappers and outdoor recreationists.
A person who has strong analytic skills is highly desired. The right candidate will also have an enthusiastic organized and taskoriented personality with the ability to develop meaningful community and departmentwide relationships. This person will have comfort in educating audiences of various sizes and be intimately familiar with R3 efforts to effectively engage broader audiences in outdoor recreation. Strong reading writing speaking time management and critical thinking skills are essential. This individual must possess the ability to collaboratively develop creative solutions to address longstanding challenges.
In addition to R3 background and awareness knowledge of hunting fishing conservation science and outdoor skills is necessary due to the importance and value of seeking diverse backgrounds experiences perspectives and talents within the communities we serve. Lastly this person must have the ability to implement interpersonal communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
The candidate must have impeccable computer skills: the ability to perform data analysis Microsoft teams Microsoft suite Outlook and Excel data tables and events and volunteer management software.
Additionally the ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree in education communications/marketing biology business consumer affairs natural resource/conservation management environmental science or 25 years of similar professional experience is required.
Qualified candidates must have strong written and oral communication skills be selfmotivated and punctual deploy highquality organizational skills and are passionate about serving the public while carrying out the Game Fish and Parks mission. Supervisory experience is preferred but not required. Professional experience in leading and shaping teams is ideal. Candidates must also apply problemsolving and critical thinking skills to each area of the position and be able to communicate well.
What You Will Do
- Conduct data and trend analysis
- Define metrics to measure effectiveness and success
- Collaborate with educators managers and biologists
- Customer engagement
- Provide professional development
- Supervise HuntSafe Coordinator
- Develop and manage budgets and grants
- Establish and build a foundation for longterm outdoor recreation participation
More specifically you will perform these duties:
- Work closely with Wildlife and Parks education team members responsible for hunter education on program development and evaluation to facilitate education and R3 strategic planning efforts. Work with department staff to track and evaluate goals and objectives related to Education and R3.
- Collaborate with Wildlife and Parks education staff to develop plan administer coordinate implement and evaluate the statewide angler hunting trapping and shooting sport efforts.
- Analyze licensing and marketing data to determine overall program efficiency and effectiveness; with an emphasis on evaluating churn rates of hunters anglers and trappers. Communicate project results and recommendations to the senior management team.
- Attract and retain participation in angling hunting trapping shooting sports and outdoor recreation; identify target audiences and barriers to participation.
- Assess resources and develop strategies and budgets for effective implementation of engagement initiatives.
- Coordinate with communication and marketing staff to develop relevant engaging effective outreach content and customer engagement strategies. Responsible for developing hunter and angler marketing strategies that drive recruitment retention and reactivation (R3 efforts.
- Expand capacity within new and current stakeholders for programs that fill gaps in R3 efforts; assist with various programs where applicable.
- Represent South Dakota on regional and national committees related to engaging people with the outdoors.
Regular hours are MondayFriday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some evening and weekend work or travel required.
What South Dakota has to Offer
South Dakota is centrally located in the U.S. and boasts the beautiful Missouri River and the Black Hills. Our state has a rich frontier history and is a premier outdoor destination offering some of the best outdoor recreation opportunities in the nation. Fishing hunting and photography are all popular activities that offer yearround opportunities for residents. Multiple state parks are ideal getaways for camping hiking and biking. Many towns offer the amenities of a larger city but with a smalltown feel. If you enjoy a career that is both exciting and challenging possess good organizational and communication skills and want to make a difference in public service wed like to hear from you!
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge of:
- principles used in education in particular related to outdoor activities such as hunting fishing trapping and shooting sports;
- principles of effective human relations and dealing with the public;
- the challenges and opportunities related to the recruitment retention and reactivation of outdoor users.
Skill to:
- effectively communicate with colleagues stakeholders and the public; organize analyze and interpret large datasets;
- effectively lead teams;
- confidently provide recommendations to enhance and increase outdoor recreational opportunities.
Ability to:
- effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion to meet schedules and deadlines; present and promote department priorities and services;
- budget monetary material and equipment resources;
- supervise staff;
- collaborate with department staff and other stakeholders.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
Required Experience:
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