"Job Description:

The Director of Outreach and Education Programs is responsible for developing and maintaining the organizational messages; managing the production of all internal and external education and outreach programs; creating and managing division events and sponsorships; oversee and manage the division’s stewardship, information and education programs.  The Director reports to the Assistant Director of the Division of Fish and Wildlife

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic outreach for various division programs and/or promotions for customer notification and awareness;
• Coordinate with Programs and Properties for all informational brochures, advertisement and signage, temporary and permanent;
• Oversee the curriculum, facilitator training and evaluation of Projects WET and WILD;
• Oversee the volunteer management and training for the Division’s Stewardship Program;
• Coordinate with the Assistant Director in developing specific strategies around public programs and campaigns;                                   
• Oversee ongoing research and data analysis initiatives related to our customer database;
• Represent DFW through public speaking and community engagements;
• Generate agency sponsorship and event opportunities to improve agency brand/credibilty and program awareness;
• Coordinate contracts and event logistics with agency procurement, contract and legal departments;
• Serve as backup to the Information Specialist for website updates and design needs;
• Establish and maintain internal employee relationships to improve interdepartmental communication needs;
• Coordinate with Assistant Director in planning and executing a yearly Division promotional budget;

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education, natural resources, or public affairs or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to obtain an Indiana driver's license and operate and maintain equipment.
• Five year of experience in education, natural resources, or public affairs or closely related field.
• Experience in project management.
• Previous supervisory experience."