Overview

Job Overview

The Wildlife Engagement Coordinator will work statewide to increase public awareness, appreciation, and support for nongame wildlife identified as Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) in Montana’s 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP).

Wildlife Viewing

The coordinator consults with wildlife and fisheries biologists to identify and support the development of new wildlife viewing areas and opportunities to increase public access.

Citizen Science

The coordinator will work closely with fish and wildlife biologists to identify projects and species well suited for citizen-science participation.

Outreach and Education

The coordinator translates outreach and education actions identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan and collaborates with Communication and Education staff to identify target audiences and develop outreach campaigns.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, biological science, range science, education, public administration, or parks & recreation management plus 1 or more years of job-related experience.