Wildlife Educator South

AmeriCorps is seeking a Wildlife Educator for the South Region, based in Las Vegas, NV. The role involves engaging K-12 students in conservation projects, supporting classroom and community programs, and facilitating outdoor education events. The position requires a full-time commitment from 09/16/2026 to 08/28/2027, offering a monthly stipend of $2066.66 and an education award. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED.
The Wildlife Educator for the South Region will be serving in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW). Schedule: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm; however, hours will vary by season, and there will be many weekends. Term of Service & Time Requirements: Three-quarter term, 1700 hours. Start date 9/16/2026 - 8/28/27. Monthly stipend $2066.66 and an education award after successful completion of the term of $7,395. Mission "To protect, conserve, manage, and restore wildlife and its habitat for the aesthetic, scientific, educational, recreational, and economic benefits to citizens of Nevada and the United States, and to promote the safety of persons using vessels on the waters of Nevada." The Wildlife Educator engages K-12 students in park-based, citizen science, and conservation projects that encourage higher learning in science and environmental subjects.

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Member Duties : The Wildlife Educator will be an essential member of the team for Conservation Education. This person will primarily support the classroom programming, field trips, and community programming offered in the Las Vegas area. This person will also facilitate our statewide Wildlife Education programming in classrooms, among other Conservation Education programming. AmeriCorps members will also help develop and facilitate regional Outdoor Education events demonstrating archery, fishing, and hunting activities for families. These programs extend throughout the Southern Region of Nevada. Their duties will include facilitating, evaluating, and fine-tuning our existing Conservation Education programming, developing new programs, training volunteers, and assisting on volunteer projects. In addition, this person will assist and educate visitors at the Lake Mead Hatchery Visitor Center.

Program Benefits : Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage .

Terms

Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended .

Service Areas

Community Outreach , Environment , Education , Children/Youth .

Skills

Team Work , Leadership , General Skills , Education , Environment .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Wildlife Educator South

Program Start/End Date

09/16/2026 - 08/28/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations NEVADA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 07/17/2026 To 09/10/2026

Contact Zulma Mayorga

655 Anderson St

Winnemucca NV 89445

7756235657

zulma.mayorga@nevadaoutdoorschool.org

Listing ID 130272