Education Associate 2 (HIT Program Southeast Region Coordinator - PCN 112222)

State of Alaska • Douglas, AK

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Hunter Information & Training (HIT) Program seeks a dynamic and experienced educator to coordinate volunteer instructors to deliver certification courses in the Southeast Region. Duties include: Supporting volunteer instructors to deliver public hunter education, bowhunter education, muzzleloader education, and crossbow education courses. Recruiting, training, coordinating, and evaluating instructors as well as assisting the HIT Program Coordinator with the development of course materials. Providing teaching and administrative supplies to the volunteer instructors and maintaining contact with certification course students. Acting as the first line of public contact for inquiries regarding the various certification classes, clinics, and activities offered by the HIT Program. Assisting with the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW), and other shooting sports clinics/classes. Occasionally teaches certification classes. The mission of the Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and to provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. One of the primary benefits provided to the public by the DWC is hunting and harvest opportunity. The HIT Program is a statewide program responsible for delivering firearms education certification courses (hunter, bowhunter, muzzleloader, and crossbow education), as well as workshops, clinics, and camps designed to recruit hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts. The HIT Program, with the assistance of over 500 volunteer instructors, offers quality training and education throughout Alaska. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of firearms and ammunition, firearms safety, and hunting practices and culture.
• Ability to establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with other agency staff, volunteers, and the community.
• Good planning and organizational skills are required, as well as strong public speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and coordinate multiple program components and support activities.
• Ability to work irregular schedules, including some weekends, evenings, and overnight stays.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must be able to legally carry and effectively use firearms.
• First Aid/CPR certification (training will be provided if not already certified).
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• NRA Range Safety Officer certification (specialized training provided by ADF&G).
• Graduation from an accredited college, preferably in administration and/or education, AND one year of experience as an Education Associate 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
• OR Five years of experience in the broad field of education, counseling or administrative services, one year of which was at the technical/paraprofessional level.
• OR Any combination of the above.
• Graduate study may be substituted for the required specialized experience on a year-for-year basis (in option 2).
• Undergraduate study, preferably in administration and/or education, may also substitute for the generalized experience in option 2 on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Supporting volunteer instructors to deliver public hunter education, bowhunter education, muzzleloader education, and crossbow education courses.
• Recruiting, training, coordinating, and evaluating instructors as well as assisting the HIT Program Coordinator with the development of course materials.
• Providing teaching and administrative supplies to the volunteer instructors and maintaining contact with certification course students.
• Acting as the first line of public contact for inquiries regarding the various certification classes, clinics, and activities offered by the HIT Program.
• Assisting with the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW), and other shooting sports clinics/classes.
• Occasionally teaches certification classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree