Education/Information Officer (Education Specialist)

The incumbent develops and presents educational programs, lectures, tours, outreach programs, field trips, workshops, media programs, special events and seminars. Conducts in-service trainings for local teachers, administrators, and students to implement wildlife/aquatic and outdoor education into the curriculum of local school districts. Facilitates these trainings with KACEE (the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education) and ensures the success of the curriculum and training through evaluation. 
Responsible for coordination of public programs and activities which includes the development and implementation of on-site wildlife programs, the presentation of special on-site and off-site activities for the public and the evaluation of the effectiveness of these programs. Presentations will serve to inform and educate constituents about the natural resources of Kansas. 

This individual is responsible for coordinating the maintenance and care of live animals at the facility, including feeding of exhibit animals and animal ambassadors, the preparation and cleaning of enclosures and training of other employees in this work. Serves as the responsible person with care and upkeep of the Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site at the facility including preparation, planting, watering, and weeding the flowerbeds. Works with other KWEC staff to engage community groups/individuals that could volunteer to help with exhibit and landscape maintenance, educational programming, and large special events.

This position works closely with Fort Hays State University staff as part of the team/partnership at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center.