Hunter Education Program Coordinator

SALARY

$32.52 – $36.13 Hourly

$5,636.80 – $6,262.53 Monthly

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

2023-02405

DEPARTMENT

040-Game & Fish

OPENING DATE

12/19/2023

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination, and continual improvement of the statewide hunter education program in coordination with the other hunter education coordinator, Game and Fish and the public. This includes supervising and recruiting volunteer instructors and certifying approximately 5,000 new students each year. The coordinator conducts Hunter Education Instructor Training Workshops and Instructor Meetings and hosts supplemental Hunter Education classes in locations across the state as needed. The Hunter Education Coordinator also supports the greater Communications and Education division in statewide outreach and education events and programs and Casper regional education needs and requests in conjunction with the Information and Education Specialist.

Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / [email protected] 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Administer the statewide Hunter Education (HE) Program with a co-coordinator Recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of the performance of over 250 active volunteer instructors across the state.
• Communicate updates to instructors via a quarterly newsletter.
• Correspond with other HE state programs and align efforts with International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) standards.
• Conduct meetings for established instructors for professional development, curriculum or policy updates, and recognition of volunteer time.  
• Maintain accurate HE records and manage multiple databases.
• Provide customer service to the public, specifically regarding hunter education course registration and hunter education cards
• Supervises the purchase, inventory, and distribution of hunter education materials to instructors statewide.
• Provide up-to-date and easy-to-access resources to instructors, including but not limited to power points, videos, animations, and physical teaching tools.
• Maintain updated Hunter Ed course materials and manage the database of student and instructor records and issuance of certification cards while evaluating the database performance and addressing database issues.
• Track HE Course demand across the state and ensure that classes are being hosted commensurate to demand.
• Facilitate the Hunter Education in Schools initiative by certifying school teachers as HE instructors and working with them to implement HE in their schools and maintain a partnership with the PTSB regarding the Hunter Education teaching endorsement.
• Provide budget input for the Hunter Ed program, including the costs of instructor training workshops, class materials/manuals, volunteer reimbursements, teaching supplies (including inert and live firearms and ammunition), and other hunting/shooting clinics and programs.
• Serve the general public, including but not limited to the approx. 5,000 annually certified HE students, with assistance in class information and registration, database updates on card info, answering questions regarding lost cards, HE requirements, updating database records for legal name changes, and other related inquiries.
• Serve the volunteer instructors and any schools or educators that are instructing hunter education.
• Administer the statewide Bowhunter Education program, mirroring the hunter education program on a smaller scale, and facilitate Bowhunter Education classes hosted by certified Bowhunter Education Instructors commensurate with public demand.
• Assist with the National Archery in Schools Program and statewide tournament.
• Assist with hunter recruitment and retention programming, conservation education programming, and other statewide education and outreach efforts and/or events.
• Assist or conduct camps and workshops specifically for hunter education to recruit and retain hunters.
• Assist the greater communications and education division as needed and regional education and outreach needs.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 

• Preference may be given to those working towards or who have a bachelor’s degree in education, natural resources, wildlife/fisheries biology, biological sciences, environmental science, ecology, or related field.
• Preference may be given to those who have experience with public speaking and teaching wide age ranges / diverse audiences. 
• Preference may be given to those who have experience developing curriculum and educational resources. 
• Preference may be given to those who have experience managing large databases.

**Must have a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing hunting and firearms or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of wildlife management and principles and concepts of state wildlife agencies or willingness to learn.
• Must work with minimal supervision.
• Have good skills in written and oral communication, exceptional customer service, multi-task oriented, and excellent organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to build positive working relationships within the agency and externally.
• Proficiency in hunting skills, outdoor skills, or a willingness to learn.
• Must have strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and complex online database management.
• Ability to problem-solve within the scope of responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgment calls based upon established guidelines.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Public Relations)

Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Public Relations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Public Relations Specialist II OR

Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Public Relations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Public Relations Specialist II

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs., and be able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Handling of inert and live firearms is required for this position.
• Travel within the state is expected.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
• Uniforms and other necessary gear will be provided when in the field.
• Please attach a cover letter to the online state application. The cover letter should include career plans, relevant experience and other qualifications that indicate suitability for the job.  CONTACT: For more information regarding this position contact, Ashley Leonard at 307-421-3678 or [email protected].

 Supplemental Information

040-Game & Fish – Communications Division

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.