Temporary Education Assistant

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW) 
Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

This position is an education based position that assists the Education Coordinator with coordinating and running teacher workshops, and trainings (Project WILD, National Archery in the Schools Program), administrative duties (overseeing the Critter Crate Program), staffing booths at outreach events and assisting agency staff and volunteers as needed.

• Oversee the Critter Crate program and prepare Project WILD workshops
• Schedule, facilitate and attend environmental education programs and outreach events
• Recruit, schedule and compile materials for volunteer projects and programs
• Respond to inquiries from the general public, agency staff and volunteers on all facets of the education program
• Answer incoming calls, handle questions from the general public and direct to appropriate staff
• Work on general office duties filing, organizing and updating education materials and files
• Organize work and storage space areas as needed
• Assist with interpretive exhibits.
• Assist with equipment support and maintenance for outreach efforts.