Hunter Education Program Leader

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The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

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DFG:

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conservation of the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities, and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public.

Job Description:

MassWildlife is responsible for the conservation of freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth, including  endangered plants and animals. MassWildlife restores, protects, and manages land for wildlife to thrive and for people to enjoy.

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The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking a Hunter Education Program Leader (Game Biologist IV). The Hunter Education Program Leader reports to the Assistant Director of Outreach and Education, and is responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination and continual improvement of the Massachusetts Hunter Education and Shooting Sports Programs, which includes Basic Hunter Education, Learn to Hunt, Becoming an Outdoors Woman, Youth Hunt Programs, National Archery in the Schools, Trapper Education, Bowhunter Education, Map and Compass, Black Powder, and Waterfowl ID. The Program Leader works closely with agency staff, volunteers, and partners to develop, implement, evaluate, and continually enhance programs, print and online resources, and other initiatives that provide learning opportunities and increase participation in hunting and the shooting sports.

Specific Duties:              

The Hunter Education Program Leader is responsible for administering all aspects of the Massachusetts Hunter Education and Shooting Sports Program, including the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continual enhancement of the programs.  Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate all aspects of the Massachusetts Hunter Education and Shooting Sports Program to meet agency R3 goals to increase participation and support of hunting and the shooting sports.

• Administer, plan, and evaluate all hunting and shooting sports education programs including Basic Hunter Education, Learn to Hunt, Becoming an Outdoors Woman, mentored hunts, Nati