Education Consultant 4-Education & Outreach
About The Position
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information, and technology. This position will help create and manage programs designed to engage the non-hunter and angler population by promoting non-consumptive opportunities (hiking, kayaking, birding, etc.) on LDWF-owned and managed properties as well as increasing public exposure and engagement in LDWF’s education, species, and habitat management programs across the state of Louisiana. This position will also create and modify curricula to bring Conservation Education into the classroom. The successful applicant must have a passion for engaging and teaching others how to interact with Louisiana’s natural resources and an ability to bring new ideas to the table in regard to educational programs.
Requirements
- Eight years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
Nice To Haves
- A passion for engaging and teaching others how to interact with Louisiana’s natural resources
- An ability to bring new ideas to the table in regard to educational programs
Responsibilities
- Promoting available non-consumptive activity information for various department-managed properties
- Community education on safe practices for interacting with nature/wildlife
- Community education on safety information regarding kayaking and other aquatic activities
- Outreach programs and events for specific non-consumptive activities
- Promoting and engaging public involvement that highlights existing department programs
- Developing relationships with non-profit conservation groups to promote and enhance program objectives
Benefits
- The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
