Wildlife Educator East

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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. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The Wildlife Educator AmeriCorps 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). The member 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. Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Health Coverage , Housing , Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms :

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Community Outreach , Education , Environment , Children/Youth . Skills :

Leadership , Public Speaking , Team Work , Environment , General Skills , Education . Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National Program Wildlife Educator East Program Start/End Date 10/01/2026 - 06/30/2027 Work Schedule Full Time Education level High school diploma/GED Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None Program Locations NEVADA Languages English Accepting Applications From 08/24/2026 To 10/15/2026 Contact Zulma Mayorga 655 Anderson St Winnemucca NV 89445 7756235657 zulma.mayorga@nevadaoutdoorschool.org Listing ID 130644

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