Conservation Educator

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION•Chillicothe, MO

1d•$52,932 - $66,060•Onsite

About The Position

Accelerate conservation education in schools and the community by providing teacher trainings and student programs, as well as leading citizen involvement opportunities. Serves as the lead for facilitating and delivering MDC programs including Hunter Education, Discover Nature Schools, Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program, Discover Nature Fishing and other programs/activities related to conservation education such as hunting, fishing, trapping, recreational shooting sports, camping, backpacking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, and hiking.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Conservation Education, Environmental Education, Natural Resource Management, or related field.
Three (3) years of professional teaching experience in a related subject area.
Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
Ability to evaluate and develop curricular material for conservation education.
Ability to operate a personal computer and various audio visual equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with teachers, school boards, county officials, college and university faculty and administrators, civic groups, Department staff and members of other news media.
Ability to provide quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certification in one or more of the following: Teaching Certificate, Hunter Education or similar, CPR, First Aid, Firearms, Archery or similar, NRA Range Safety Officer.

Responsibilities

Work and partner with schools and communities to create and deliver high-quality conservation education.
In an assigned district, manage Hunter Education, Discover Nature Schools, Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program, and Discover Nature Fishing including teacher trainings and grant administration.
Develop, schedule, and conduct curriculum for workshops, training classes, etc.
Assist with special events and communication and marketing efforts.
Instruct and/or assist with programs which include Hunter Education, Bow Hunter Education, Outdoor skills, youth clinics, hunts and other activities both in-person and virtual.
Work statewide conservation education efforts as needed.
Participate in statewide conservation priorities such as feral hog eradication and chronic wasting disease management efforts.
Answer questions via telephone, email and in-person discussions with internal and external stakeholders and customers.
Order supplies and track and control expenditures to include those utilizing a state credit card; ensures proper documentation and filing of necessary documentation and forms.
Serve on internal and external committees.
Other duties as assigned.