ATTP99-12157-Seasonal Conservation Educator-Cheyenne or Laramie

• Delivering high-quality, engaging programming to youth and family groups.
• Maintaining a collection of education materials. 
• Co-leading safe, engaging and fun three-day day camp experiences for 5-6th grade students.
• Co-leading safe, engaging and fun five-day overnight camp experiences for 7th-10th grade students.
• 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, 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 children while involved with activities such as fishing, archery, 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.
• Must demonstrate flexible, creative, positive attitude & exceptional communication skills.

• Occasional weekend and holiday work will be required.
• Position requires extended stays (4 days) in a shared camper trailer with coworkers, statewide travel, and five weeks based at a remote summer camp near Dubois, WY.

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• All new hires or rehires starting in a non-exempt position on or after January 1, 2018 are required to be paid hourly.
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
• CPR Certification required and provided by WGFD, 
• Starting date is May 18, 2020.
• Tentative ending date is August 7, 2020.
• Uniform and other necessary gear will be provided when in the field.
• Department housing is provided. (Camper trailer in Laramie/ cabin space at WMCC)
• Please attach a cover letter to the online state application. The cover letter should include career plans, relevant experience teaching outdoors, 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 307-777-4535.