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October 24, 2024
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Contact Name
Benjamin Rangel
Contact Email
benjamin.rangel@myfwc.com
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Location
United States
Summary
The position of Community Outreach Coordinator works within the FWC’s Conservation Stewardship Program to enhance our wildlife conservation efforts, with an emphasis on Hispanic and underrepresented communities. The Conservation Stewardship Program is housed within the Public Access Services Office in the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. Key responsibilities include managing accessibility and translation of outreach materials, implementing outreach strategies, and contributing to external and internal communications efforts.
This role will consult on program and information accessibility, build partnerships with libraries, maintain contact lists and distribute publications for Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas, and play an integral part in planning and executing outreach events, with an emphasis on visitors to Wildlife Management Areas, wildlife watchers, paddlers, hikers, and other outdoor recreationists.
Ideal candidates will be fluent in Spanish, understand Florida’s natural ecology and wildlife management practices, and have experience in culturally relevant conservation outreach. Skills in partnership development, grant writing and program evaluation are essential to expanding public engagement.
Compensation Information
This position offers a fixed pay of $26.04 per hour with health benefits, based on 1,920 hours per fiscal year. It is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual passionate about community outreach and responsible outdoor public access and recreation.