What we need: 
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Wildlife Communications Specialist within the Office of Coastal Management, headquartered at Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve in Erie County. The address is 2514 Cleveland Rd East, Huron, OH 44839.  To learn more about the Office of Coastal Management please visit Office of Coastal Management | Ohio Department of Natural Resources. 

What you will do… 

• Act as a liaison between the scientific and resource management communities to ensure that coastal decision makers have access to the latest science that can inform their work and decision-making, and that scientists understand and consider management needs in developing and advancing their research agendas.
• Design, market, and deliver in-person and virtual training events (workshops, courses, seminars, conferences, webinars, etc.) to enhance decision-maker understanding of scientific information and current best management practices by providing access to science-based training and tools.
• Conduct audience needs assessment and market analyses when appropriate to ensure program offerings meet the needs of target audiences and that the program stays relevant and nimble.
• Work with other staff to create science translation products such as brochures, videos, fact sheets, etc., including the development of web-based materials.
• Design and facilitate stakeholder engagement discussions and processes.
• Expected to work some evenings and weekends.
• Starting hourly pay of $26.54/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $34.53/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.  For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services. 

Qualifications

24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in wildlife education or fish &/or wildlife management AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations. 

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in wildlife education or fish &/or wildlife management AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in wildlife education or fish &/or wildlife management AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. 

Job Skills: Communications, Technical Skills: Visual Design, Wildlife, Education, Natural Resources, Professional Skills: Creativity, Attention to Detail, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication,