SALARY

$5,636.27 - $6,262.52 Monthly

JOB TYPE

Permanent Full-time

JOB NUMBER

2024-02086

DEPARTMENT

Game & Fish Commission

DIVISION

Communication and Education

OPENING DATE

09/19/2024

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

JOB CLASSIFICATION

PIPR09

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking an Information and Education Specialist in Laramie, Wyoming. This position coordinates information and education for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Laramie Region in conjunction with the Department's communications team. This position interacts with the media and constituents on a variety of Department issues. This role facilitates internal and external public participation processes to meet departmental needs for wildlife and fisheries management decisions. This position is responsible for regionally specific information and education activities, coordination of statewide information and education activities, and regional hunter-education activities.  

 Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / alice.saldana2@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Coordinate with the Communication and Education Division on internal and external messaging to ensure consistency across the Department and alignment with the Department's communication plan. 
• Coordinate internal and external communication at the regional and statewide level by gathering information regarding Department issues, programs, and projects. 
• Acts as an agency liaison between regional leadership and headquarters, keeping all parties informed of emerging news, events, and potential problems.
• Acts as an agency liaison to the public, disseminating information to newspapers, radio, television, communication networks, website, and internet-based media.
• Implement public participation practices by facilitating public meetings, statewide and local working groups, and community workshops.
• Work with the media to proactively communicate Department activities, concerns, decisions, programs, and projects. 
• Review news coverage and respond in a timely manner to requests for interviews, information, and questions from the media.
• Plan, direct, and lead indoor and outdoor wildlife conservation education programs. These include but are not limited to schools, sportsmen clubs, professional organizations, community-based natural resource workshops, community fishing events, and seminars, and special events and celebrations. 
• Annually assist the conservation education branch in administering, coordinating, and instructing conservation programs, shooting sports events, agency presence at large regional events or expos, and other educational outreach activities. 
• Develop differentiated instruction for audiences of all ages and all learning needs, often using nationally and internationally recognized interdisciplinary curricula that allow teachers to meet Wyoming state school standards. 
• Coordinate with local teachers and other educators to use education teaching aids and outdoor recreation equipment. Maintain regional education equipment.
• Coordinate with the hunter education coordinator to facilitate regional hunter education classes. 
• Engage the public in promoting hunter education classes, administering local enrollment, attendance, and instruction, along with guiding these activities to other regional volunteer instructors
• Compose magazine and newspaper articles, news releases, radio programs, social media content, and regional website content, and radio/television public service announcements. Research subject matter, determine methods of interpretation, write, and edit interpretive text, and design interpretive panels, brochures, trails, and signs. Design an annual work plan based on department priorities. 
• Maintain proficiency in technical and creative writing through attendance at in-service training sessions and with professional development. 
• Promote collaboration that emphasizes teamwork and the importance of a whole community effort for effective decision-making and action responses.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to those with a bachelor's degree or related degree in journalism, education, or communications, emphasizing Wildlife or Natural Resource Management or Wildlife Management and Conservation, plus 3 years of progressive work experience in public relations.  

Preference may be given to candidates who attach a cover letter and resume to the online application.
 
 **Must have a valid driver's license.  

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of and experience with journalism techniques. 
• Knowledge of public communication techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience with public participation techniques. 
• Knowledge of wildlife and fish management 
• Knowledge of strategic planning practices. 
• Knowledge of conservation education principles. 
• Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse community.
• Experience working with diverse groups and viewpoints
• Team-work/team-building
• Enjoyment of Hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife, and outdoor recreation
• A high level of computer literacy and knowledge of digital trends
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and visual communication skills
• Objectivity and an ability to see the bigger picture
• Patience and flexibility
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Good time-management skills and an ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities
• Willingness to learn and adapt

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 Education:Bachelor's Degree (typically in Public Relations)  Experience:0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Public Relations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Public Relations Specialist II OR Education & Experience Substitution:4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Public Relations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Public Relations Specialist II Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:None
Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel is required.

NOTES: 

• FLSA: Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to the appointment.
• A cover letter and resume to the online application are required.

Supplemental Information

040-Wyoming Game and Fish Commission-Communications & Education Division

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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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