Biologist 1 - 3 Hunter Education

State of Louisiana • Lafayette, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The mission of the Education and Outreach Division is to connect people to Louisiana’s natural resources through education and outdoor experiences that inspire participation, stewardship and support for conservation. This position is responsible for implementing and instructing hunter education, general conservation, outdoor skills, and other related education and outreach programs in South LA. This position will be domiciled in the Lafayette Office.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources.
• Possess strong communication, public speaking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Be comfortable presenting to diverse audiences, working collaboratively with volunteers and partners, adapting to changing priorities, and representing the Department in a professional manner.
• A valid Louisiana Driver's License.
• Travel and overtime are as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and instructing hunter education, general conservation, outdoor skills, and other related education and outreach programs.
• Supporting Hunter Education as the primary responsibility.
• Assisting with Shooting Sports, Fisheries Education and Outreach, and other departmental outreach initiatives as needed.
• Recruiting, training, and coordinating a network of volunteer Hunter Education instructors and outreach representatives to deliver related public programs.
• Direct supervision of one student worker.
• Frequent night and weekend work is required.
• Working with firearms of all types, sharp objects such as knives, and the occasional use of watercraft and all-terrain vehicles.
• Lifting boxes of educational materials, monitors, displays, and shooting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level