AmeriCorps Wildlife Educator

Service Location: Las Vegas, NV

(Separate job announcements are available for similar positions in Reno and Elko, NV)

Timeline for Service: September 16, 2026 – August 28, 2027

Member Position Summary:

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is the state agency responsible for protecting, conserving, managing, and restoring Nevada’s wildlife and its habitat. The Department is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Wildlife Educator AmeriCorps Member to support conservation education efforts in the agency’s Southern Region based out of Las Vegas.

The Wildlife Educator AmeriCorps Member will be part of the Conservation Education Division, working under the direction of NDOW’s Southern Region Conservation Education Coordinators. The AmeriCorps Member will assist in developing and facilitating events across the Department’s Conservation Education Programs, which include Wildlife, Urban Wildlife, Angler, Hunter, Shooting Sports, Archery, and Boating Education. Programming includes curriculum-based classroom and field trip experiences along with outreach events for the general public and community organizations. Additionally, the Wildlife Educator AmeriCorps Member will be responsible for operating and engaging visitors at the Lake Mead Hatchery Visitor Center and assisting with volunteer-based field work projects. There will be a team of three AmeriCorps interns throughout the term.

Primary Responsibilities

Program & Event Facilitation (50%)

• Lead outdoor field trips and in-class programs for K-12 students, with an emphasis on hands-on, experiential wildlife education.
• Plan and facilitate engaging community programs that connect diverse audiences to Nevada’s native wildlife.
• Support the “Trout in the Classroom” program, including trout tank setup at schools and activity facilitation during trout release field trips.
• Develop and assist with events across all Conservation Education Programs, including Angler, Boating, Hunter, Shooting Sports, Archery, Urban Wildlife, and Wildlife Education.
• Respond to human-wildlife conflict reports received via the Urban Wildlife phone line, offering guidance aligned with species-specific protocols and the Department’s mission.
• Assist with tracking and maintaining accurate records of hours and mileage at volunteer events.

Lake Mead Hatchery Visitor Center Duties (25%)

• Assist with daily operation of the Lake Mead Hatchery Visitor Center, providing educational information and support to visitors.
• Perform general facility duties including opening/closing procedures, basic cleaning, organization, maintenance, and upkeep of educational materials.

General Administration (25%)

• Organize, inventory, maintain, and resupply educational program materials.
• Maintain a neat and orderly workspace and common work area.
• Develop educational materials, including brochures, pamphlets, signs, and social media content to support outreach efforts.
• Monitor and respond to email communications promptly, maintain an accurate schedule/calendar of activities, and enter data from events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High degree of initiative and spirit of service – a self-starter.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable engaging with the public in person, over the phone, and through digital media.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to safely handle live and deceased specimens.
• Flexible schedule; ability to work 35-40 hours per week; willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including periods of sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and carrying up to 50lbs, as well as working outdoors in extreme heat or cold, depending on the season.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of or experience working in the Mojave Desert or similar desert ecosystems.
• Experience developing and delivering environmental education or outreach programs.
• Experience working with students or youth groups.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

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. Must be a US citizen.

Additional Guidelines or Expectations:

AmeriCorps members can expect to work evenings, weekends and irregular schedules, as well as camp and work outdoors, sometimes during periods of extreme heat or cold. They also should provide their own laptop computer if possible.

Member Benefits:

This is a full-time position, 35+ hours per week. AmeriCorps members will receive a stipend every 1st and 16th of the month of $1033.33 for a total monthly stipend of $2066.66. An education award of $7,395 is awarded after successfully completing the term. Healthcare, childcare coverage (for eligible members), and professional development opportunities are available throughout the term of service. Completion of service requires a minimum of 1700 hours over the course of the term.

Evaluation and Reporting:

Members will receive a mid-year and end-of-term performance evaluation from their site-supervisor and the AmeriCorps Program Director. Members will submit their biweekly Member Service Logs (timesheets) to their supervisor to be approved. Members are also responsible for reporting performance measures to their site supervisor and AmeriCorps Program Director every month during their term of service.