Wildlife Educator AmeriCorps Member

Service Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Timeline for Service: September 2023 – August 2024

Primary Responsibilities:
• Facilitate and evaluate Wildlife Education programming.
• Develop and conduct diverse community programs that include activities connecting people to wildlife.
• Develop and assist in facilitating Angler Education, Hunter Education and Archery Education events.
• Assist with the regional Urban Wildlife Program by responding to reports of human-wildlife concerns.
• Assist and educate visitors at the Lake Mead Hatchery Visitor Center.

Secondary Responsibilities:
• Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• High degree of initiative and spirit of service – a self-starter.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability and a willingness to talk with people in-person, via telephone or using digital media.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability and a willingness to work a non-traditional work week, including nights and weekends.

Required Academic and Experience Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or agree to earn a high school diploma or equivalent before using an educational award. A bachelor’s degree in education, science, outdoor recreation or a related field is preferred.

To Apply: Please send a current resume with a cover letter to Doug Nielsen (dnielsen@ndow.org) and Lauren MacLeod (lauren.macleod@ndow.org) by August 7, 2023.