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This position supports Fish and Wildlife Outreach communications, events and activities. Activities of the position may include, but not limited to, supporting the section’s grant programs, developing content for DNR website and educational materials, supporting event planning and programming, including the Governor’s Openers, and providing related administrative tasks and other outreach duties as needed. |
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Qualifications |
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, natural resources, environmental studies or science, public affairs or related field OR two (2) years of experience in planning, implementing, and measuring the success of non-formal educational or community-based marketing programs, products and services for a regional, statewide, or national-level organization or agency.
- Interest and knowledge in fish and wildlife management and fishing and hunting skills.
- Experience presenting data, information and "how to" instruction in an understandable manner to a wide variety of audiences.
- Human relations and collaborative skills to effectively work to bring together diverse interests to accomplish common objectives.
- Working knowledge of program administration, budget oversight, written reports, partnership coordination, and equipment/supply inventory.
- Ability to work with and manage groups with diverse backgrounds, abilities and ages.
- Experience using Microsoft Office products sufficient to prepare and deliver essential communications in the form of emails, Word documents, PowerPoint presentation, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of techniques for reaching out to diverse clientele from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and various levels of ability.
- Knowledge and experience participating in outdoor recreational activities such as hunting and fishing to effectively design, evaluate and teach skill-building program models.
- Significant knowledge of natural resource and outdoor recreation topics and issues.
- Knowledge and experience supporting the administration and monitoring of grant programs.
- Experience in communications, including writing for web or social media content.
- Project management skills sufficient to communicate, organize, and manage projects.
Physical Requirements
- Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
Additional Requirements
- This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's License with a clear driving record.
· It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:
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- Criminal history check
- Motor Vehicle Record
- Employment Reference checks
- SEMA4 Record check
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Application Details |
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Why Work For Us
Our goal as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome and support a workforce, which is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented in the development of State of Minnesota policies, programs and practices, so that we can support the success and growth of all people.
We are also proud to operate within a Culture of Respect that provides a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. This means that our employees are supportive of a diverse workplace, are respectful to one another and to our customers We believe that promoting a Culture of Respect allows our employees to do their best work in support of the agency’s mission.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the bottom of this page and submit an application/resume that clearly describes how you meet the qualifications listed above. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you are a Connect 700 applicant, please submit your certificate to Elyse Anderson at elyse.anderson@state.mn.us or fax to 651-296-6494 by the job posting close date. |
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Outreach Specialist
Posted: August 30, 2021 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
This position supports Fish and Wildlife Outreach communications, events and activities. Activities of the position may include, but not limited to, supporting the section’s grant programs, developing content for DNR website and educational materials, supporting event planning and programming, including the Governor’s Openers, and providing related administrative tasks and other outreach duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Requirements
Additional Requirements
· It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:
Why Work For Us
Our goal as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome and support a workforce, which is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented in the development of State of Minnesota policies, programs and practices, so that we can support the success and growth of all people.
We are also proud to operate within a Culture of Respect that provides a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. This means that our employees are supportive of a diverse workplace, are respectful to one another and to our customers We believe that promoting a Culture of Respect allows our employees to do their best work in support of the agency’s mission.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the bottom of this page and submit an application/resume that clearly describes how you meet the qualifications listed above. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you are a Connect 700 applicant, please submit your certificate to Elyse Anderson at elyse.anderson@state.mn.us or fax to 651-296-6494 by the job posting close date.
This position supports Fish and Wildlife Outreach communications, events and activities. Activities of the position may include, but not limited to, supporting the section’s grant programs, developing content for DNR website and educational materials, supporting event planning and programming, including the Governor’s Openers, and providing related administrative tasks and other outreach duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Requirements
Additional Requirements
· It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:
Why Work For Us
Our goal as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome and support a workforce, which is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented in the development of State of Minnesota policies, programs and practices, so that we can support the success and growth of all people.
We are also proud to operate within a Culture of Respect that provides a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. This means that our employees are supportive of a diverse workplace, are respectful to one another and to our customers We believe that promoting a Culture of Respect allows our employees to do their best work in support of the agency’s mission.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the bottom of this page and submit an application/resume that clearly describes how you meet the qualifications listed above. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you are a Connect 700 applicant, please submit your certificate to Elyse Anderson at elyse.anderson@state.mn.us or fax to 651-296-6494 by the job posting close date.