Wildlife Educator East
Listed on 2026-08-29
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Education / Teaching
Environmental Science -
Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Environmental Science, Outdoor / Nature
About the Host Site The Nevada Department of Wildlife’s (NDOW) Conservation Education division provides wildlife, hunter, angler, archery, boating, and urban wildlife education programs in classrooms and communities throughout Nevada. Through these programs, NDOW reaches thousands of participants each year while advancing its mission of connecting people to wildlife in a positive way.
The Wildlife Educator for the East Region will be serving in Elko, Nevada, with the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
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, 1200 hours.
Start date:
10/01/2026 - 6/31/27. Monthly stipend $2066.66 and an education award after successful completion of the term of $5,176.50. 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.
Duties :
The Wildlife Educator Ameri Corps Member (the member) serves on NDOW’s Conservation Education team, supporting classroom and community wildlife education programs throughout the Eastern Region (Elko, Lander, White Pine, and Eureka counties). Themember will help develop and deliver outdoor education events, clinics, and field trips focused on wildlife conservation, archery, fishing, hunting, and shooting sports. Additional duties include assisting with volunteer recruitment and training, supporting volunteer projects, and providing fieldwork assistance as needed.
This position requires a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, as well as frequent travel, outdoor work,and occasional camping in varying weather conditions.
Training,Childcare assistance if eligible,Stipend,Health Coverage,Housing,Education award upon successful completion of service.
Terms :None
Service Areas :Community Outreach,Education,Environment,Children/Youth.
Skills :Leadership,Public Speaking,Team Work,Environment,General Skills,Education.
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