Outdoor Education Instructor Temporary Year-round

Primary duties include: Interpretive tours and maintenance of an outdoor interpretive site, give guided fishing excursions to schools and other community groups, presentations in classrooms and other public events, teach hunter education, assist in coordination of state fair, fishing camps, state archery tournament and other events as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in education, wildlife management, outdoor education, recreation administration or a field related to the program area. Graduating undergraduates with experience in education or natural resources will be considered. Applicant must be extremely self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision. Must have good overall knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and social media. Must be comfortable giving public presentations and working with kids. Excellent organization and communication skills. Applicant must have a valid driver's license and be flexible with work hours. Overnight travel, weekend and evening hours are required. Requires satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given for:Experience educating children and/or adults, outdoor education, event coordinationExperience operating and/or routine maintenance of small equipment, power tools and trailersExperience and participation in hunting, fishing and other related outdoor recreational activities

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Application Procedures

Application Procedures:Applicants must complete the online application. Applicants must upload a letter of interest. Applicants must upload a resume. Current State employees with access to PeopleSoft can access the job posting through the PeopleSoft Portal.External applicants can access the job posting by going to the ND State Jobs Openings.Applications must be completed by 11:59pm on the posted closing date.For information about the position or for persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Jeff Long, Outdoor Education Project Coordinator at 701-328-6322. For troubles or questions about applying on the online system, contact Melissa Long at 701-328-6318.The North Dakota Game & Fish Department makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or with an employee's ability to perform essential duties of the job. It is the applicant's responsibility to make known any needs for accommodation. ND Relay Number 1-800-366-6888

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.