Wildlife Educator

State of Idaho • Boise, ID

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About The Position

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is seeking Wildlife Educator to join the MK Nature Center team. This position is stationed at MK Nature Center situated adjacent IDFG Headquarters, the Boise Greenbelt, and the Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park in Boise. This position will support IDFG's mission by educating the public about Idaho's wildlife resources in the form of on-site programming to children and adults, creating social media content, designing and building displays, writing publications, staffing outreach events in addition to recruiting and training volunteers to help with educational tasks. This position will also be responsible for administering the Idaho Master Naturalist Program (adult volunteer and education program) by working closely with chapter leaders across the state. Responsibilities include guiding chapters to adhere to program policy and standards, supporting chapter leaders with resources, providing annual awards, organizing occasional online education opportunities for members, and supporting the planning of the state-wide rendezvous.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of wildlife, wildlife management, biology, or zoology.
• Some knowledge of grants administration.
• Experience developing and presenting wildlife educational talks.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing and working with volunteers and/or administering a volunteer program.
• Experience writing publications.
• Experience in graphic design.
• Experience managing large programs and projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and teach lessons to groups of visitors of all ages, both large and small.
• Plan public education events including event content, materials, staffing, advertising, set up-clean up, and event record keeping/budgeting.
• Participate in administering a chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalist Program at MK Nature Center.
• Track programming numbers and volunteer hours for federal grant match requirements.
• Help write, design, and publish the quarterly MKNC newsletter and other publications.
• Assist in the supervision and training of MKNC's annual AmeriCorps Member.
• Design and construct physical displays about wildlife, wildlife management, and ecological concepts.
• Create online educational resources which may include online classes, social media posts, and videos about nature-related and wildlife content.
• Working with volunteers including recruitment, training, scheduling, tracking and participating in volunteer appreciation events.
• Communicate with teachers and group leaders to book field trips, staff field trips, and conduct evaluations of field trips.
• Oversee the Idaho Master Naturalist Program state-wide program.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance - employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity)
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
• State and Department Wellness Programs
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Potential flexible work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree