ATTP99-2022-02586-Seasonal Conservation Educator-Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp

• Delivering high-quality, engaging programming to youth and family groups.
• Maintaining a collection of education materials. 
• Leading safe, engaging and fun camp experiences for high school students and families.
• Informing and educating the public about conservation and the Wyoming Game and Fish mission.
• Assisting with routine clean up and set up of program areas.
• Sharing a passion and knowledge of Wyoming's abundant wildlife, recreational opportunities, and rich natural history.

• Must be able to work well independently with minimal supervision, as well as able to work well with others on a team.
• Requires flexible schedule including travel and long days (14+ hours), working evenings and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with all ages and backgrounds.
• Must have the ability to work outdoors in varied terrain and weather conditions, and be comfortable pulling trailers and operating 4WD vehicles.
• Must be able to responsibly maintain direct supervision of participants while involved with activities such as fishing, canoeing, archery, air rifle, long hikes, outdoor science investigations, and team builders.
• Knowledge of regional ecology and wildlife, in addition to experience with archery, fishing, navigation, first aid, canoeing, and other outdoor recreation skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills, strong organizational and leadership skills, enthusiasm, flexibility, and a passion for working with students.
• Must demonstrate teaching skills and the ability to implement creative "hands on" teaching methods.

• Weekend and evening work will be required.
• Must stay in provided housing at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp during camps.
• Position requires passing a background check and completing a basic Adult + Child CPR and Basic First Aid certification (provided by WGFD).

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
• Starting date is May 31, 2022.
• Tentative ending date is August 4, 2022.
• Uniform and other necessary gear will be provided when in the field.
• Department housing is provided at the Whiskey Mountain Camp.
• Please attach a cover letter to the online state application. The cover letter should include career plans, relevant experience teaching outdoors, first aid certifications, other qualifications that indicate suitability for the job, and dates of availability.
• CONTACT: For more information regarding this position contact Ashley Leonard, Conservation Education Coordinator at ashley.leonard@wyo.gov or 307-421-3678.