Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking three Seasonal Conservation Educators who will assist in outreach and education efforts for two youth camps, three family camps, and three Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) camps at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp (WMCC) near Dubois, WY. Seasonal Conservation Educators will provide the public with information about wildlife, fisheries, habitat management, ecology, hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation skills. Housing includes individual rooms, which are provided for the duration of employment at the WMCC, and food is provided during programming.

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.

• Deliver high-quality, engaging programming.
• Execute routine clean up and set up of program areas.
• Lead safe, engaging, and fun camp experiences for all ages.
• Inform and educate the public about conservation and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s mission.
• Maintain education materials.
• Share a passion and knowledge of Wyoming's abundant wildlife, recreational opportunities, and rich natural history.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Preference may be given to those working towards or who have a bachelor's degree in education, wildlife/fisheries biology, biological sciences, environmental science, ecology, outdoor recreation, or related field.
• Preference may be given to those who have experience working with multiple age groups in the same learning environment.
• Preference may be given to those who have experience developing and presenting formal and informal programs.
• Preference may be given to those who have experience safely supervising participants in an outdoor environment.
• Preference may be given to those who know a variety of outdoor skills including fishing, orienteering, backpacking, archery, canoeing, kayaking, and firearm safety.
• Preference may be given to those with current Wilderness First Aid/Responder and/or CPR certification.

***Must have a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be able to work well independently with minimal supervision, as well as able to work well with others on a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with all ages and backgrounds.
• Must have the ability to work outdoors in varied terrain and weather conditions.
• Must be able to responsibly maintain direct supervision of participants while involved with activities such as fishing, canoeing, archery, air rifles, long hikes, outdoor science investigations, and team builders.
• Knowledge of regional ecology and wildlife.
• Experience with archery, fishing, navigation, first aid, canoeing, and other outdoor recreation skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills, strong organizational and leadership skills, enthusiasm, flexibility, and a passion for working with camp participants of all ages.
• Must demonstrate teaching skills and the ability to implement creative "hands-on" teaching methods

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must stay in provided housing at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp while camps are in session.
• Requires flexible schedule including travel and long days (14+ hours), working evenings and weekends.
• The position requires passing a background check and completing a basic Adult + Child CPR and Basic First Aid certification (provided by WGFD).

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to
• appointment.
• The tentative starting date is May 27, 2025.
• The tentative ending date is August 12, 2025.
• Uniform and other necessary gear will be provided when in the field.
• If more than 40 hours are worked in a week, the excess hours will be paid at the time and a half overtime rate.
• Please attach a cover letter to the online state application. The cover letter should include career plans, relevant experience teaching outdoors, first aid certifications, other qualifications that indicate suitability for the job, and dates of availability. *Please refrain from using AI tools in application materials.

CONTACT: For more information regarding this position, contact Parker Everhart, Conservation Education Coordinator at parker.everhart@wyo.gov or 307-777-4527.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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.