Hunter Education Systems Coordinator 2026-02388

Hunter Education Systems Coordinator 2026-02388

Salary

$6,087.47 - $6,763.47 Monthly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-02388

Department

Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Division

Communication and Education

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

PIPR09

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Hunter Education Systems Coordinator based in Cheyenne, WY. This position will advance the Wyoming Game & Fish Departments mission of conserving wildlife and serving people by providing technical support and systems coordination within the Wyoming Hunter Education Program. This positions primary duties will include maintaining and updating accurate records of legal certification across multiple databases, coordinating with volunteer instructors to ensure they receive course materials, managing an event management system, and supporting customers and hunter education students. This position will also maintain an inventory of instructional materials sent to hunter education instructors statewide and help coordinate events and workshops.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefits package!

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Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Provide technical support and coordination for a network of hunter education volunteers and Wyoming Game and Fish staff involved with hunter education. This includes helping post each class in the online event management system and approving results after the class takes place.
• Facilitate the purchase, inventory, and distribution of hunter education materials to instructors statewide.
• Manage the database of student and instructor records, issue certification cards, evaluate database performance, and address database issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and troubleshooting support for volunteers, WGFD staff, and the public that have questions or concerns about hunter education requirements, registration, and certification in the state of Wyoming.
• Compile monthly reports for state and federal reporting.
• Manage the hunter education instructor awards program.
• Administer the hunter education temporary exception program (formerly hunter mentor program).
• Assess needs and maintain a supply of hunter/bowhunter education program materials, including ordering materials and mailing supplies to volunteer instructors.
• Manage contracts and purchasing for software, facility rentals, and educational materials/curriculum.
• Serve the general public, including but not limited to the approx. 5,000 annually certified HE students, by assisting with class information and registration, updating card information in the database, answering questions about lost cards, certification requirements, updating database records for legal name changes, and handling other related inquiries.
• Assist with hunter recruitment and retention programming, conservation education programming, and other statewide education and outreach efforts and events.
• Develop operations SOPs and refine processes for efficiency.
• Frequently operate within online systems and tools including email, Google Workspace, budgeting systems, project management platforms, certification databases, event management and volunteer management platforms.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Preference may be given to individuals who have experience in administering volunteer or certification-based programs.
• Preference may be given to individuals familiar with Google Suite, event or volunteer management software, and online databases.
• Preference may be given to individuals with experience in outdoor recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, trapping, and other wildlife based recreation activities.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, enthusiasm, flexibility, and a passion for working with others.

• Ability to maintain multiple digital databases and keep personnel and resource files up to date and organized.

• Ability to work independently and make sound judgment calls based upon established guidelines.

• Ability to be detail-oriented and problem-solve.

• Must be able to build and maintain professional and positive working relationships with a large number of volunteer instructors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Public Relations)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Public Relations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Public Relations Specialist II

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Public Relations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Public Relations Specialist II

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

• Must be able to work on occasional evenings and weekends.

• This position requires handling inert firearms.

• Travel within the state is expected.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Successful applicants must pass a background check before appointment.
• Uniforms and other necessary gear will be provided when in the field.
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who attach a cover letter addressed to Ashley Leonard, WGFD Education Supervisor, in the application system.

CONTACT: For more information regarding this position contact, Ashley Leonard at 307-421-3678 or ashley.leonard@wyo.gov.

Supplemental Information

040-Game & Fish Commission-Communications and Education Division

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

Do you have a bachelors degree in education, natural resources, wildlife/fisheries biology, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience managing large databases and complex information?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience with public speaking and teaching wide age ranges / diverse audiences?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience developing curriculum and educational resources?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

10

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

11

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.

12

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

13

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

14

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

15

Have you attached a cover letter? This is required for your application to be complete.

• Yes
• No

16

(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm