• Assists with event activities  (distribute surveys, facilitating, coordinating activities)
• Assists in conducting analysis of outreach program participation and customer reach
• Coordinates program information with various employees, managers, community leaders and the general public
• Provides technical assistance related to education/outreach programs; researches, develops, updates and distributes educational outreach materials
• Assists supervisor in developing, implementing, and/or overseeing community outreach plans and activities
• Prepares and edits marketing and outreach materials such as brochures, fact sheets, pamphlets, displays and other educational/outreach materials; develops newsletter, identifying new and updated educational and marketing material
• Conducts preliminary research on marketing and outreach activities
• Assists in conducting analysis of marketing  and outreach activities
• Assists in developing and implementing marketing programs and promotions
• Makes oral presentations of marketing and outreach activities to various groups such as teachers, students, employees, and the community

• Bachelor’s degree involving major study in environmental, physical, or natural science, education, communications, marketing, business administration, or closely related field; or equivalent education/experience.
• Must have outstanding interpersonal, relationship-building people-skills
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Active hunter and/or angler.

• Working environment is a busy office setting. Varying degrees of activity occur in the common areas during working hours; most tasks will involve sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Incumbent must be able to work amid distraction.
• Duties are typically performed in an office setting from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
• Travel may be required to attend events, workshops, or to meet with external organizations (up to 20%).
• Laptop, desktop, Microsoft Office, multiple monitors, portable projectors, multi-line phones, fax/scanner printers, touch screen devices, Point of Sale (POS) machines.
• General public, dealers, vendors, Washington state employees and contractors

Union
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), which contains a “union security” provision.  This means that, as a condition of employment you must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are put into pay status.

How to Apply:
To apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (generic cover letter will not be accepted)
• A current resume (please make it succinct)
• Three professional references (personal references do not count as professional)

Please note:  Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online profile.

Upon submission of your online application, you will immediately receive a confirming e-mail.  You will then be notified via e-mail of your status during the process.  In addition to the e-mail notifications, you can check the status of your application at any time by visiting your online profile at www.careers.wa.gov.  Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we ask your understanding and encourage you to use the online process and avoid calling for information.

Please note that initial screening will be solely based on the completeness of application materials submitted and the contents and completeness of the “work experience” section of your application in NeoGov. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application may disqualify you from consideration for employment in this position. All information will be verified and documentation may be required.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.