Education Specialist-FWC

This full-time Career Service position is based out of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN). The FWC is seeking a self-motivated, energetic, outcome-oriented individual to serve as the Suncoast Youth Conservation Center (SYCC) Assistant Director in Apollo Beach. The incumbent works with the SYCC Director and Education Specialists to deliver hands-on educational programs designed to engage youth with Florida wildlife and natural ecosystems and engage with the public during SYCC’s visitor season (November-mid-April).

As a part of the Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN), the incumbent communicates with stakeholders, constituents, and partners and performs functions of this position with a strong understanding of FYCCN’s mission, future goals, and practices. Conveys FYCCN’s vision through effective programming, trainings, and outreach at the Suncoast Youth Conservation Center.

Interested individuals must be passionate about getting youth outside to create the next generation that cares about fish and wildlife resources. The incumbent will provide hands-on fishing, boating, shooting sports, wildlife discovery and conservation education activities to a diverse audience of youth and families.

Interested applicants should apply on-line through the job posting on MyFlorida.com.