Job Details
Advertisement Opens: July 22, 2024 |
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Advertisement Closes: July 29, 2024 |
Full Time: Yes |
Salary: $49,526.00 - $71,432.00 Annually |
Minimum Education and/or Experience: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, journalism, education, or a related field; plus two years of experience in education, volunteer management, communications, or a related field. |
Preferred Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in education, fisheries management, biology, or ecology |
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Knowledge of training course development, needs assessment, and course planning. Knowledge of instructional techniques. Knowledge of the principles and practices of journalism. Knowledge of educational principles and learning concepts. Ability to develop and present training programs. Ability to write educational articles for publication. Ability to compile information and write reports. |
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Position Location: City: Lonoke Office: Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery (Education Office) Division: Education |
Job Summary: The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Education Program Specialist is responsible for managing, training, and coordinating the activities of volunteers for various educational programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy. |
Typical Functions: Develops and conducts education and training programs designed to train volunteers for various educational programs and participates in the presentation of special interest seminars. Communicates information to the public through programs, media, and other communication outlets concerning educational programs and regulation requirements. Provides technical assistance with the design and development of education training aids and materials. Designs, develops, and maintains exhibits and information booths at special events and activities such as school career day activities and fairs. Performs special research projects and provides technical information and assistance to various colleges, high schools, and the general public. Visits community leaders and school administrators to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the various programs. Develops and oversees annual budgets for programs within the assigned region. Performs other duties as assigned. |
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Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license. |
Special Job Dimensions: Frequent in-state travel is required. |
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As an equal opportunity employer, the Commission will make any reasonable accommodations necessary to ensure equal employment opportunities.