Outdoor Education Instructor - Temporary, Year-round

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in education, wildlife management, outdoor education, recreation administration or a field related to the program area. Graduating undergraduates with experience in education or natural resources will be considered. Applicant must be extremely self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision. Must have good overall knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and social media. Must be comfortable giving public presentations and working with kids. Excellent organization and communication skills. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and be flexible with work hours. Overnight travel, weekend and evening hours are required.

Requires satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given for:

• Experience educating children and/or adults, outdoor education, event coordination
• Experience operating and/or routine maintenance of small equipment, power tools and trailers
• Experience and participation in hunting, fishing, and other related outdoor recreational activities

Application Procedures:

1. Applicants must complete the online application.
2. Applicants must upload a letter of interest.
3. Applicants must upload a resume.

Current State employees with access to PeopleSoft can access the job posting through the PeopleSoft Portal.

External applicants can access the job posting by going to the ND State Jobs Openings.

Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the posted closing date.

For information about the position or for persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Jeff Long, Outdoor Education Project Coordinator at 701-328-6322.

For troubles or questions about applying on the online system, contact Melissa Long at 701-328-6318.

The North Dakota Game & Fish Department makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or with an employee's ability to perform essential duties of the job. It is the applicant's responsibility to make known any needs for accommodation. ND Relay Number 1-800-366-6888

As employers, the State of North Dakota and political subdivisions prohibit smoking in all places of state and political subdivision employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.