Education Associate ; HIT Program Southeast Region Coordinator - PCN

Eligibility

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

• Support volunteer instructors in delivering public hunter education, bowhunter, muzzle loader, and crossbow education courses.
• Recruit, train, coordinate, and evaluate instructors; assist the HIT Program Coordinator with course material development.
• Provide teaching and administrative supplies to volunteer instructors and maintain contact with certification course students.
• Act as the first line of public contact for inquiries regarding certification classes, clinics, and activities offered by the HIT Program.
• Assist with the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW), and other shooting sports clinics/classes; occasionally teach certification classes.

• Strong understanding of firearms, ammunition, firearms safety, and hunting practices and culture.
• Ability to establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, volunteers, and the community.
• Good planning and organizational skills; strong public speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to multi‑task effectively and coordinate multiple program components and support activities.
• Ability to work irregular schedules, including some weekends, evenings, and overnight stays.

• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must be able to legally carry and effectively use firearms.
• First Aid/CPR certification (training provided if not already certified).
• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Specialized training required: NRA Range Safety Officer certification (provided by ADF&G).
• Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined by federal and state law.

The Education Associate II is part of HIT Program’s statewide team of eight staff and over 500 volunteer instructors engaged in educating the public and recruiting new hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts.

The position is based in the Douglas ADF&G regional office and involves frequent travel to the Juneau Hunter Education Shooting Complex. The work schedule can be irregular, including evenings and weekends, and requires travel within the state.

Option 1:
Graduation from an accredited college (preferably in administration and/or education) plus one year of experience as an Education Associate 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent elsewhere.

Option 2:
Five years of experience in education, counseling, or administrative services, including at least one year as a technical/paraprofessional.

Option 3:
Any combination of the above. Graduate study may substitute for required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.