Seasonal Conservation Educator

Dubois, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL 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/

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 Departments mission.
Maintain education materials.
Share a passion and knowledge of Wyomings abundant wildlife recreational opportunities and rich natural history.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference will be given to those working towards or have a bachelors 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 drivers 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

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must stay in provided housing at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp while camps are in session.
Requires flexible schedule including travel and long days (14 hours) working evenings and weekends.
Position requires passing a background check and completing a basic Adult Child CPR and Basic First Aid certification (provided by WGFD).

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-exempt
Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
Tentative starting date is May 26 2026.
Tentative ending date is August 11 2026.
Uniform and other necessary gear will be provided when in the field.
If more than 40 hours are worked in a week the excess hours will be paid at the time-and-a-half overtime rate.
Please attach a cover letter to the online state application. The cover letter should include career plans relevant experience teaching outdoors first aid certifications other qualifications that indicate suitability for the job and dates of availability.
*Refrain from using AI tools in application materials.
CONTACT: For more information regarding this position contact William Poole R3 coordinator ator

Supplemental Information

040-Game and Fish-Communications and Education Division

Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL 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 C...