Wildlife Communications Specialist - 20075136

State of Ohio • Huron, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Wildlife Communications Specialist within the Office of Coastal Management, headquartered at Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve in Erie County. The address is 2514 Cleveland Rd East, Huron, OH 44839. To learn more about the Office of Coastal Management please visit Office of Coastal Management | Ohio Department of Natural Resources .

Requirements

• 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in wildlife education or fish &/or wildlife management AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in wildlife education or fish &/or wildlife management AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in wildlife education or fish &/or wildlife management AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Communications, Technical Skills: Visual Design, Wildlife, Education, Natural Resources, Professional Skills: Creativity, Attention to Detail, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the scientific and resource management communities to ensure that coastal decision makers have access to the latest science that can inform their work and decision-making, and that scientists understand and consider management needs in developing and advancing their research agendas.
• Design, market, and deliver in-person and virtual training events (workshops, courses, seminars, conferences, webinars, etc.) to enhance decision-maker understanding of scientific information and current best management practices by providing access to science-based training and tools.
• Conduct audience needs assessment and market analyses when appropriate to ensure program offerings meet the needs of target audiences and that the program stays relevant and nimble.
• Work with other staff to create science translation products such as brochures, videos, fact sheets, etc., including the development of web-based materials.
• Design and facilitate stakeholder engagement discussions and processes.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

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