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DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE

PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE

(ANGLING & OUTDOOR EDUCATION COORDINATOR)

Opening Date: October 16, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day November 06, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 01880-0111

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 0827

Grade: 22 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $49,296.00 - $68,785.60 Per Year

Interested applicants need to complete and submit an online Direct Hire Application, along with a Cover Letter, and a detailed Resume*

*For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This professional services position serves as the Department’s Angling and Outdoor Education Coordinator within the Information and Education Division’s Recreational Safety Section. The primary focus is developing and delivering angling education programs, with additional responsibilities supporting outdoor skills and conservation education related to hunting, shooting sports, outdoor recreation, and fisheries and wildlife management.

Working closely with Department staff, partner agencies, community organizations, and volunteers, this person will coordinate and lead workshops, field days, and other programs that introduce participants to outdoor recreation and help them continue or return to these activities. The position supports the Department’s recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) efforts through welcoming, practical learning opportunities.

Recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer instructors and mentors is a central part of this role. We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, helping others succeed, and working as part of a team to deliver engaging educational experiences.

Responsibilities include developing and evaluating programs, creating lesson plans and public educational resources, teaching participants with a range of ages and experience levels, and presenting programs both in person and virtually. This person will also maintain programming equipment and help coordinate and staff the Department’s outreach events, shows, and fairs.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Required: Professional communication experience, including interpretation, teaching, or educational outreach in a nonformal setting.
• Required: Ability to organize and guide groups in a variety of settings to meet program goals.
• Required: Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop organized lesson plans and present information effectively to a wide range of audiences.
• Required: Knowledge of or experience with Microsoft Office.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to contribute positively to a team.
• Enthusiasm for working directly with the public and creating welcoming learning experiences.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with colleagues, partner agencies, community organizations, and volunteers.
• Experience recruiting, training, mentoring, or supporting volunteers.
• Practical outdoor recreation skills, preferably including angling, and an interest in teaching those skills to others.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to coordinate program details and adapt to changing needs.

For questions related to the position, please contact Ronald Fournier at: [email protected]

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This is a full-time, year-round position. Weekend, holiday, and occasional evening work is required. The position involves office work in Augusta and substantial fieldwork throughout Maine, engaging directly with the public. Some duties may be performed remotely. Outdoor work is required in all seasons, sometimes in mildly inclement weather.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Significant experience in public relations, journalism, or a closely related field demonstrating possession of knowledge and skill in educational outreach, public relations, media, and information dissemination practices and techniques.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

·        Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. 

·        Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.  

·        Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. 

·        Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value). 

·        Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  

·        Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 

·        Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 

·        Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 

·        Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

·        Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  

·        Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 

·        Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work.  Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness.  We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you.  Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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