Conservation Education Administrator - Unclassified

State of Nevada•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting an Administrator for its Conservation Education Division. The Administrator directs a staff of 25, including Staff Conservation Educators, Public Information Officers, Conservation Educators, and Administrative Assistants, as well as additional contract employees. The position plans, organizes, and directs statewide Conservation Education and Public Affairs programs, and directs the production and dissemination of information about wildlife and hunter safety through radio, television, print, and electronic media. It also uses human dimensions data to distribute findings effectively through social media. The Administrator develops the Division’s biennial budget and develops and evaluates program goals and objectives. Under the authority of the Department’s Deputy Directors and Director, the Administrator carries out the Division’s mission and plans, organizes, directs, and controls Division resources to advance overall Department goals. The role requires extensive knowledge of wildlife conservation, public education and outreach, media relations, public information, strategic communications, budgeting, program development, and personnel management. The incumbent oversees statewide conservation education, public affairs, and media activities; communicates complex and sometimes controversial wildlife management issues; uses social science and human dimensions data to inform outreach; builds relationships with stakeholders; supervises diverse professional staff; and represents the Department before the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners, legislators, governmental entities, media, and the public.

Requirements

Seven or more years of applicable experience managing comprehensive programs, including presenting and evaluating wildlife educational programs, writing news stories, preparing and presenting radio and television broadcasts, and developing pamphlets, booklets, or flyers.
A minimum of three years of experience in game management.
A Bachelor’s degree or above in education, journalism, wildlife management, biology, or a closely related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Extensive knowledge of wildlife conservation, public education and outreach, media relations, public information, strategic communications, budgeting, program development, and personnel management.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate complex and often controversial wildlife management issues effectively.
Ability to use social science and human dimensions data to inform outreach strategies.
Ability to develop and evaluate education programs, build collaborative stakeholder relationships, supervise diverse professional staff, and represent the Department before public and governmental audiences.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or above in education, journalism, wildlife management, biology, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct statewide Conservation Education and Public Affairs programs.
Direct the production and dissemination of wildlife and hunter-safety information through radio, television, print, and electronic media.
Use human dimensions data to distribute findings effectively through social media.
Develop the Division’s biennial budget and develop and evaluate program goals and objectives.
Plan, organize, direct, and control Division resources to carry out its mission and advance Department goals.
Oversee and direct the Department’s web, online, digital, and social media presence.
Manage responses to inquiries from elected officials, the media, and the public.
Supervise video production for news releases and public service announcements.
Oversee press releases, articles, bulletins, and official correspondence on behalf of the Department.
Prepare audiovisual materials for the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners and State Legislature and assist with virtual meetings.
Administer the state’s statutorily mandated basic hunter safety and hunter education programs and associated instructor volunteer program.
Oversee additional education initiatives, including advanced hunter education, bow hunter education, the National Archery in the Schools Program, aquatic education, angler education, and general wildlife education programs.
Manage wildlife interpretive projects across the state.
Coordinate the statewide volunteer program supporting wildlife and habitat conservation and associated non-federal match.
Develop and implement plans to recruit, retain, and reactivate hunters, anglers, and other outdoor users.
Lead outreach efforts aimed at non-consumptive users of Nevada’s wildlife resources through education and engagement strategies.
Build collaborative relationships with sportsmen, nonprofit organizations, educators, volunteers, and partner agencies.
Supervise diverse professional staff and represent the Department before public and governmental audiences.