Do you enjoy spending time outdoors, teaching about wildlife, and inspiring others to connect with nature? The Commission's Fish and Wildlife Education Division is looking for a Wildlife Seasonal Educator to join our team for a seven-month period. While this position will support a variety of education programs, the primary focus will be on wildlife education initiatives.

The Fish & Wildlife Education Division is looking for a passionate educator to join our team for a seven-month seasonal position running from April to early November. In this role, you'll play a key part in wildlife education efforts, including:

• Creating engaging social media content
• Assisting with Nebraska Reptile Month coordination
• Leading wildlife education programs featuring live animals, habitats, food webs, and more across the state
• Developing educational resources for wildlife learning
• Facilitating Project WILD educator workshops 
• Facilitating and assisting with Kayaking Programs across the state
• Assisting with various wildlife workshops across the state
• This position also involves caring for and using live animals—such as snakes, turtles, and frogs—for educational purposes
• Other responsibilities include coordinating volunteers for large events, organizing activities, and expanding existing education programs

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:  At least six months experience working in a recreational area, scenic attraction, hospitality, historical, retail or customer service setting, agricultural setting, or related coursework/training.

Other: Valid driver’s license is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 

We are seeking candidates with:

Knowledge of: Nebraska plant and wildlife species, natural resources, and outdoor recreation activities like kayaking; basic science and ecological principles; animal care; safe work procedures; group management; best educational practices and communication principles.

Skills in: educating people of all levels and interests; communicating clearly with people from a variety of backgrounds through varied platforms both in person and online; entry level outdoor recreation practices; administration of first aid and CPR preferred; bilingual preferred.

Ability to: communicate and effectively educate the public; understand and follow instructions; ability to work independently and make decisions independently; ability to direct volunteers; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and administrative personnel; recognize safety hazards and take steps to correct the situation; apply agency policies pertinent to assigned work and direction of assigned crews; bend, stoop, climb, lift and carry up to 40 lbs., reach frequently; work outdoors; remain standing and/or walking for long periods of time.