Wildlife Education Assistant

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with implementation of educational programs, including classroom presentations, field trips, outreach events, after school programs, community science events, partner events and virtual programs.
• Assisting with development/expansion of educational programs and materials.
• Assisting with organizing registrations, program and inventory data.
• Assisting with general educational project day-to-day operations.
• Assisting with development of reports for various projects and grants.      
• Dissemination of Bird Conservancy/NGPC’s conservation messages.  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in environmental education or environmental studies or related degree, with an emphasis in education, environmental science, ornithology, wildlife/ecosystem conservation, or related fields preferred.  Preference will be given to applicants with prior environmental education experience.
• Background in shortgrass prairie, wildlife ecology and/or birds preferred.
• Public speaking skills and the ability to work with people of all ages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate through multiple media formats (print, TV, radio, Internet, public events, social media, etc.)
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Publisher, Adobe products, and Google Suite
• Responsible, creative, relatable, enthusiastic, flexible, self-motivated, and resourceful team player
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize, and display excellent time management skills
• A valid U.S. driver’s license and personal transportation. Must be willing to travel to program sites in western Nebraska. NGPC vehicle provided but some use of personal vehicle may be required
• Ability to lead hikes on various terrain in outdoor settings
• Ability to communicate (speak, read, write) in Spanish preferred