Job Description
Who We Are:
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts' environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.
Who We Are as an Employer:
At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees are vital in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.
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The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conservation of the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities, and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public.
MassWildlife is responsible for the conservation of freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth, including endangered plants and animals. MassWildlife restores, protects, and manages land for wildlife to thrive and for people to enjoy.
A cover letter referencing the correct position must be submitted as part of the application process and attached "as relevant" to the requisition.
Job Opening:
The Department of Fish and Game's Division of Fisheries and Wildlife seeks applicants for the position of MassWildlife Outdoor Education Specialist to perform the following duties:
The Outdoor Education Specialist schedules, plans, and conducts Basic Hunter Education and other courses developed and administered by the Massachusetts Division Fisheries and Wildlife Hunter Education Program. The Outdoor Education Specialist is responsible for course logistics statewide to ensure course materials and AV equipment are delivered and maintained in accordance with program needs and deadlines. The Outdoor Education Specialist assists MassWildlife's Outreach and Education staff and volunteer instructors to conduct hunting, fishing, and shooting sports education programs, as well as assisting with curriculum design and developing educational materials and program content delivered at courses. The Outdoor Education Specialist is responsible for a wide range of education and outreach activities related to MassWildlife's Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) efforts to increase participation in hunting, fishing, and the shooting sports. This position will provide support to MassWildlife's pheasant program by coordinating with partners, including sporting clubs and volunteers.
Responsibilities include:
1. Collaborates with Hunter Education program staff and volunteers to arrange, organize, schedule, and participate in Hunter Education courses.
2. Responsible for Hunter Education program course logistics. Tracks the status of individual courses and works with volunteer instructors to ensure course material and AV equipment needs and deadlines are met. Ensures course materials and AV equipment are returned in a timely manner.
3. Maintains Hunter Education program inventory ensuring all is in good working order. Ensures a sufficient supply of program materials and equipment are available for courses. Makes recommendations to Hunter Education program staff concerning the purchase of materials.
4. Supports the implementation of MassWildlife's pheasant program, including coordinating with partnering sporting clubs on the club pheasant program and Youth Pheasant program.
5. Supports MassWildlife's R3 efforts by planning and conducting programs including but not limited to the Learn to Hunt Program, Becoming an Outdoorswoman Program, Mentored Youth Pheasant and Turkey Hunting Programs, Angler Education Program, and National Archery in the Schools Program.
6. Provides logistical support to schedule instructor-led courses and ensure course materials and equipment are provided to volunteers of hunting, fishing, and shooting sports programs.
7. Develops written content and course materials and assists with the development of instructional videos to support MassWildlife's education programs.
8. Develops and grows relationships with external partners in a diversity of communities across the Commonwealth. Collaborates with partners on R3 programs and initiatives to promote hunting, fishing, and shooting sports.
9. Assists with event management by registering students for courses, evaluating course data, and collecting and inputting student feedback forms.
10. Assists with the promotion of MassWildlife programs, services, products, and events that engage new and existing audiences and promote hunting, fishing, and shooting sports.
11. Represents MassWildlife at events, including remote and in-person seminars, webinars, and meetings, as needed.
12. Delivers exceptional customer service when answering public inquiries received in-person and through email and phone calls.
13. Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications at Hire:
1. Ability to effectively teach hunter education programs.
2. Ability to use instructional materials and training aids effectively in hunter education programs.
3. Ability to schedule, plan, and conduct courses.
4. Knowledge of firearms, safe firearms handling practices, and other hunting and trapping equipment.
5. Knowledge of the principles, safe practices, and techniques of hunting, fishing, and trapping.
6. Demonstrate strong creative, strategic, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
7. Ability to plan, implement, and manage the efficient transport and storage of course materials and AV equipment ensuring that the right products are delivered to the right place at the right time.
8. Ability to use computer systems and basic software packages and maintain accurate records.
9. Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written formats.
10. Ability to effectively relate to staff, volunteers, program stakeholders, and the public.
11. Knowledge of federal and state hunting laws and regulations.
12. Ability to exercise sound judgment, to work effectively with a group or independently, and be self-motivated.
13. Ability to have a flexible work schedule and to work evenings and weekends.
14. Knowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife biology.
15. Knowledge of the types and characteristics of wildlife habitats.
16. Demonstrated skills with various computer programs for data entry and analysis.
17. Ability to gather information by examining records and documents.
18. Ability to operate a motor vehicle, and drive larger vehicles like pickups and vans, as well as trailering occasionally.
19. A bachelor's degree in conservation education, wildlife/fisheries biology, ecology, natural resources, or related field and one year experience in conservation education or related education experience.
QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON JOB
1. Understanding of the MassWildlife's mandate and goals.
2. Skills, knowledge, and experience in the design of education and communications-related activities.
3. Improved ability to work with and/or assist people with a wide range of philosophical and educational backgrounds.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, paraprofessional or technical experience in wildlife biology, wildlife management work or forestry or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
I. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in wildlife management, wildlife biology or forestry may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience.
Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.