Wildlife Communications Specialist - 20060966

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 Division of Wildlife, headquartered at the Division District One Wildlife Office, assigned to Franklin County. The address is 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit Division of Wildlife.

What You Will Do…

• Communication expert and media contact for the Wildlife District One office and 13 counties in central Ohio.
• Writes press releases and other promotional materials, develops presentations and conducts radio and on camera interviews.
• Conducts a variety of wildlife education and information programs for schools, conservation clubs, and external groups.
• Conducts workshops for educators including Project WILD and WILD School Sites and is the primary point of contact for educational curriculum and materials including educational trunks.
• Designs and sets up educational displays and promotional displays for large scale Expo events, conferences, and county fairs.
• Starting hourly pay of $24.66/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $32.08/hr.
  
  

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

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in wildlife education or fish &/or wildlife management; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in wildlife education or fish &/or wildlife management; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Communications, Education, Wildlife, Creativity, Attention to Detail, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

Stephanie Sweazy, stephanie.sweazy@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6918

Unposting Date

Apr 7, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$24.66/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8am-5pm Subject to Change

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Communications

Technical Skills

Visual Design, Education, Wildlife

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Creativity, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.