Public Relations Representative; Angling & Outdoor Education Coordinator Augusta

Opening Date:
October 16, 2026 Closing Date:
End of the day November 06, 2026

Location:

Augusta Position Number:  Position Type:
Permanent Full Time/Year-Round Class Code: 0827 Grade: 22 (Professional/Technical Unit) Salary: $49,296.00 - $68,785.60 Per Year

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative educator who enjoys working with people and helping them build the skills and confidence to explore the outdoors. If you are a strong communicator, a supportive teammate, and someone who enjoys bringing staff, partners, and volunteers together around a shared purpose, we encourage you to apply.

BRIEF

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This professional services position serves as the Department’s Angling and Outdoor Education Coordinator within the Information and Education Division’s Recreational Safety Section. The primary focus is developing and delivering angling education programs, with additional responsibilities supporting outdoor skills and conservation education related to hunting, shooting sports, outdoor recreation, and fisheries and wildlife management. Working closely with Department staff, partner agencies, community organizations, and volunteers, this person will coordinate and lead workshops, field days, and other programs that introduce participants to outdoor recreation and help them continue or return to these activities.

The position supports the Department’s recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) efforts through welcoming, practical learning opportunities. Recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer instructors and mentors is a central part of this role. We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, helping others succeed, and working as part of a team to deliver engaging educational experiences. Responsibilities include developing and evaluating programs, creating lesson plans and public educational resources, teaching participants with a range of ages and experience levels, and presenting programs both in person and virtually.

This person will also maintain programming equipment and help coordinate and staff the Department’s outreach events, shows, and fairs.

• Required:
  
  Professional communication experience, including interpretation, teaching, or educational outreach in a nonformal setting.
• Required:
  
  Ability to organize and guide groups in a variety of settings to meet program goals.
• Required:
  
  Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop organized lesson plans and present information effectively to a wide range of audiences.
• Required:
  
  Knowledge of or experience with Microsoft Office.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to contribute positively to a team.
• Enthusiasm for working directly with the public and creating welcoming learning experiences.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with colleagues, partner agencies, community organizations, and volunteers.
• Experience recruiting, training, mentoring, or supporting volunteers.
• Practical outdoor recreation skills, preferably including angling, and an interest in teaching those skills to others.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to coordinate program details and adapt to changing needs.

For questions related to the position, please contact Ronald Fournier at:
Ronald.

Fournier

This is a full-time, year-round position. Weekend, holiday, and occasional evening work is required. The position involves office work in Augusta and substantial fieldwork throughout Maine, engaging directly with the public. Some duties may be performed remotely. Outdoor…