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Spend your summer making a difference in the great outdoors with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department! We’re seeking a Seasonal Conservation Educator to help deliver engaging, hands-on outreach and education at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp (WMCC) near Dubois, Wyoming. In this role, you’ll play a key part in inspiring the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts by supporting two youth camps, three family camps, and three Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) camps. You’ll connect with participants of all ages, sharing your knowledge of wildlife, fisheries, habitat management, ecology, hunting, fishing, and essential outdoor recreation skills. This is a unique opportunity to live and work in a beautiful natural setting while building meaningful connections and promoting conservation across Wyoming.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver high-quality, engaging programming
Execute routine clean-up and set up of program areas
Lead safe, engaging, and fun camp experiences for all ages
Inform and educate the public about conservation and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s mission
Maintain education materials
Share a passion and knowledge of Wyoming's abundant wildlife, recreational opportunities, and rich natural history
Requirements:
Preference will be given to those working towards or have a bachelor's degree in education, wildlife/fisheries biology, biological sciences, environmental science, ecology, outdoor recreation, or a related field
Preference will be given to those who have experience working with multiple age groups in the same learning environment
Preference will be given to those who have experience developing and presenting formal and informal programs
Preference will be given to those who have experience safely supervising participants in an outdoor environment
Preference will be given to those who have knowledge of a variety of outdoor skills, including: fishing, orienteering, backpacking, archery, canoeing, kayaking, and firearm safety
Preference will be given to those with current Wilderness First Aid/Responder and/or CPR certification
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be able to work well independently with minimal supervision, as well as work well with others on a team
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
Must be able to responsibly maintain direct supervision of participants while involved with activities such as fishing, canoeing, archery, air rifle, long hikes, outdoor science investigations, and team builders
Knowledge of regional ecology and wildlife
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 camp participants of all ages
Must demonstrate teaching skills and the ability to implement creative "hands-on" teaching methods
Must stay in provided housing at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp while camps are in session
Requires flexible schedule, including travel and long days (14+ hours), working evenings and weekends
Position requires passing a background check and completing a basic Adult + Child CPR and Basic First Aid certification (provided by WGFD)
What we offer:
Housing is provided with individual rooms for the duration of employment at WMCC
Meals are included during program sessions
Uniform and other necessary gear will be provided when in the field
If more than 40 hours are worked in a week, the excess hours will be paid at the time-and-a-half overtime rate