Seasonal Angler Education Program

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Westborough, MA

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About The Position

MassWildlife’s Angler Education Program seasonals are involved in a number of activities associated with angling outreach programs including weekday family fishing clinics, weekend family fishing festivals, adult only fishing classes, specialty fishing programs, as well as routine equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience with various freshwater fishing skills and techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Possess a current drivers license and ability to operate larger trucks and vans
• Ability to tow a larger box trailer
• Willingness to work outdoors in and around water in most weather conditions
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to take instruction and deal tactfully with others
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Word/Excel
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to work with both adults and children

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of aquatic/fisheries ecology
• Basic knowledge of wildlife ecology

Responsibilities

• Teaching two hour “learn to fish” clinics to various groups around the state
• Providing hands-on fishing instruction and support to students of all ages and abilities
• Assisting with collecting student information, registering students for learn-to-fish classes, and performing basic class data entry
• Assisting the Angler Education Coordinator with weekend family fishing festivals
• Assisting the Angler Education Coordinator with adult learn-to-fish classes
• Working with and, at times, supervising volunteer instructors
• Delivering or retrieving program equipment from various locations statewide
• Maintaining program equipment
• Various other tasks associated with MassWildlife’s outdoor education and skills programs

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed