Education Associate 3

Duties include:

-Coordinating the Alaska Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Program.
-Managing the Alaska National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP).
-Directing the Outdoor Youth Days Camp.
-Directing public outreach and education efforts for the HIT Program designed to recruit, retain, and reactivate hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts.
-Advertising HIT Program education programs and public outreach events.

The Education Associate 3 is part of the HIT Program’s statewide team of eight staff and over 500 volunteer instructors engaged in educating the public and recruiting new hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts. As part of this team, the position will work with an array of dedicated volunteer instructors, school administrators and teachers, and the general public (all ages) to promote safe and enjoyable hunting and shooting experiences.

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

• Ability to envision, design, develop, implement and manage education and outreach programs for a variety of audiences.
• Strong understanding of firearms and ammunition, firearms safety, and hunting practices and culture.
• Good planning and organizational skills are required, as well as strong public speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and coordinate multiple program components and support activities.
• Ability to work irregular schedules including some weekends, evenings, and overnight stays.