Wildlife Conservation Education and Outreach Technician

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 225,000 tribal members and 12,000-plus associates. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Job Purpose or Objective(s):

The Wildlife Conservation Education and Outreach Technicianwill educate tribal citizens on conservation issues, provide information to tribal citizens on CNO fish, game, and animals code, and coordinate educational outreach programs for the Wildlife Conservation Department. You will report to the Conservation Education and Outreach Coordinator.

Primary Tasks:

1. You will participate in planning, coordination and implementation of conservation education and outreach programs. Help establish project goals and help develop the Division goals.
2. Develop or implement existing procedures for accomplishing assigned projects.
3. Develop conservation education and outreach programs which include definition of proposed projects, specifications, time schedules, expenses, equipment, supplies, and personnel needed to complete projects.
4. Prepare and submit annual project budgets including salaries, equipment, supplies, and maintenance for assigned projects. Maintain records for education programs. Prepare federal and grant reports.
5. You will work with target groups to identify areas of need in education and outreach.
6. Present programs to local civic, educational, youth, sportsmen and environmental groups.
7. Promote the CNO Wildlife Conservation Program using different media outlets (social media, radio, television, and newspaper). Coordinate website material and produce content for social media.
8. Conduct classes, workshops, clinics, and seminars in hunter and angler education and natural resource conservation. Train volunteers in the implementation of educational programs.
9. Perform other responsibilities, management, or non-management, as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in communication, education, or conservation, OR four [4] years of directly related experience in lieu of education.
• Experience in Microsoft Suite
• Public speaking experience.
• Experience in education or communications.