Education Associate ; Wildlife Education Specialist - PCN

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for an Education Associate 3 located in Bethel, Kotzebue, or Nome, Alaska!

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Wildlife Conservation is seeking a dynamic and experienced educator to lead the design and delivery of education and outreach initiatives for the Wildlife Education and Outreach Program. In this role, you will collaborate with regional wildlife biologists and management staff to identify and address education and outreach needs for diverse audiences, including community members, hunters, teachers, students, and other specialized groups.

• Develop and implement local, regional, and statewide programs and materials that promote wildlife education and conservation.
• Create engaging content across multiple platforms, including science lectures, outdoor skills classes, community events, newspaper articles, digital and print media, radio and video productions, and social media.
• Represent the division in working groups and foster partnerships with other agencies and organizations to produce and distribute public outreach materials on wildlife management issues.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by connecting Alaskans with wildlife conservation through innovative education and outreach strategies.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount, and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

The Division of Wildlife Conservation’s mission is to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. In support of this mission, the Wildlife Education Program seeks to cultivate an informed and active wildlife conservation-minded society through public education and outreach.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals committed to wildlife conservation. You’ll join a collaborative team of educators where you can immediately apply your expertise while continuing to grow and learn from peers in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

The position, based in Nome, Bethel, or Kotzebue, serves as the Education Associate for Region 5. In this role, you will work collaboratively with area and regional staff, as well as education program staff across the state. The position involves occasional travel to communities throughout the region and requires regular interaction with the public.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
• Communications and Media: Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media and social media.
• Wildlife Biology: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of wildlife, including classification, taxonomy, population dynamics, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, behaviors, conservation, and care of wildlife.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.

A valid driver's license is required.