The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (ADCNR), Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (CAHSS), and Grand Slam Club Ovis – Hunting Heritage and Conservation Foundation (GSCO) are seeking an Assistant Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) Coordinator - Outreach. The primary role of this position is to conduct conservation education and outreach efforts across the state of Alabama. The ultimate objective of the position is measurably increasing relevancy and awareness of the conservation funding model and science-based wildlife management best practices.

Job Title: Assistant R3 Coordinator - Outreach

Primary Focus: Outreach and Program Delivery

Desired Skills and Abilities:

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in R3, conservation education, and/or outdoor recreation. Candidates must be self-motivated, organized, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will have proven proficiencies in leading, coordinating, and conducting outreach events, as well as providing instruction, partnership collaboration, and have strong interpersonal skills.

Terms of Employment

The employee must be in the State of Alabama and will be expected to travel statewide with an office housed in the main office in Montgomery. Irregular work hours may be common and as such, a certain amount of flexibility will be permitted throughout the week and traditional 9 to 5 hours may not be required.

The Assistant R3 Coordinator will be a full-time employee of CAHSS, one of the three collaborating organizations supporting this position. The other two collaborating organizations are GSCO and ADCNR. The position will be supervised by Justin Grider (R3 Coordinator with ADCNR) and a representative from CAHSS in accordance with an annual work plan set forth by the three collaborating organizations.

This is a position that is expected to work in the state of Alabama. Travel within the state to attend meetings, conduct and assist with outreach events, perform job duties, among others, is anticipated at organizational expense. Out of state travel to the annual National R3 Symposium and the GSCO annual convention is also anticipated at organizational expense.  

The starting salary is $50,000 - $60,000 per year. A generous benefits package (health, dental, life, vision, and retirement) is included as outlined in the enclosed CAHSS Employee Benefits Information sheet. Applications, to include a cover letter and resume, should be sent via email to info@cahss.org in a single PDF with “Outreach Coordinator” as the subject line of the email. The position will remain open until filled.

Scope of Work

Job Functions

• Increase resident and non-resident hunting participation and avidity by conducting, facilitating, and assisting staff with existing and potential future outreach program efforts.
• Serve as a point of contact for R3 and outreach efforts within the state.
• Advance and promote conservation and wildlife management best practices to the general public.

Primary Duties

The Assistant R3 Coordinator will utilize resources and networks to effectively:

• Plan, organize, and conduct R3 programs to assist ADCNR with mission delivery and reverse the long-term decline in hunting participation. The primary focus will be college student and adult audiences.
• Mentor new hunters and maintain all equipment related to conducting outreach programs.
• Raise awareness of outdoor recreational opportunities, specifically hunting, trapping, and shooting sports, in Alabama and outside of Alabama to residents and nonresidents.
• Inform and educate these groups as to the full complement of activities and programs that are being performed by the ADCNR from enforcement to wildlife biology and the critical role of science-based resource management. The importance and positive impact of the hunter-trapper-target shooter on the ADCNR budget and ecosystem management should also be explained.
• Develop and utilize highly effective communication and marketing strategies to increase hunter, trapper, and shooting sports avidity and participation.

Secondary Duties

• Assist as needed with ADCNR R3 Experience Events.
• Attend career fairs, outdoor expos, and other tabling events.
• Develop, enhance, and deliver teaching aids and materials to state agency staff, mentors, instructors, and partners (e.g., outreach materials and PowerPoint presentations).
• Attend the annual National R3 Symposium, GSCO Annual Convention, and other directly relevant regional and national meetings and conferences as designated by the R3 Coordinator.
• Work closely with the other R3 staff to develop, refine, enhance, and conduct R3 efforts.

Additional Duties

• Other duties as defined by the R3 Coordinator, R3 Section, WFF Director, CAHSS, GSCO President or Director.
• Identify, recommend, and pursue leadership training opportunities to further professional development and growth in areas of instruction, supervision, conflict resolution, leadership, R3 coordination, and educational best practices.