Seasonal Conservation Educator

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is hiring a Seasonal Conservation Educator for outreach and education at youth and family camps in Dubois, WY. Responsibilities include delivering engaging programming, maintaining educational materials, and supervising outdoor activities. Candidates should have relevant education or experience in wildlife biology or outdoor recreation. Housing and food are provided during employment. The position requires flexible hours and working on weekends.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Seasonal Conservation Educator to assist with outreach and education for two youth camps, three family camps, and three Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) camps at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp (WMCC) near Dubois, WY. Seasonal Conservation Educators will provide the public with information about wildlife, fisheries, habitat management, ecology, hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation skills. Housing includes individual rooms, which are provided for the duration of employment at the WMCC, and food is provided during programming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONSPREFERENCES/AGENCY 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.

KNOWLEDGE
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

None – see “preferences”

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSPHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
• 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).

NOTES
• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
• Tentative starting date is May 26, 2026.
• Tentative ending date is August 11, 2026.
• 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.
• Please attach a cover letter to the online state application. The cover letter should include career plans, relevant experience teaching outdoors, first aid certifications, other qualifications that indicate suitability for the job, and dates of availability. Refrain from using AI tools in application materials.
• CONTACT: For more information regarding this position, contact William Poole, R3 coordinator, at william.poole@wyo.gov or 307-361-3062