Park Ranger - Interpretation Invasive Species Outreach Coordinator Description of Duties:
Incumbent will facilitate communication, education, outreach, and marketing endeavors related to the Exotic Species Component of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for audiences in Great Lakes National Parks and those outside of national parks across the Great Lakes Region. This is a GS-9, two year term position stationed at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. o Assists in the development of specific strategic messages on invasive exotic species to be folded into the interpretation/education/and outreach efforts at each of eleven Great Lakes national parks. o Researches and prepares content of interpretive and educational media focusing on the history of the exotic species invasions, agency management programs, ecological implications in a local, regional and national context, and ways citizens can act to reduce the impacts of non-native invasive species. o Assists in the development and implementation of a marketing plan, performing the research necessary to identify local and regional businesses, organizations, governmental units, etc. who would assist with the dissemination of invasive exotic species messages and messaging products to their constituents. o Serves as a liaison with Harper's Ferry Center, marketing firms, production vendors, procurement, artists and graphic specialists, translators, and subject matter experts. o Prepares media releases and works with television, radio, and other news media to highlight invasive species issues in coordination with park public information specialists. o Schedules and delivers presentations on invasive exotic species for meetings, workshops, training sessions, and conferences sponsored by local, regional, and national organizations. Coordinates the scheduling and transportation of traveling exhibits to similar venues across the Great Lakes Region. Please Note: As of 3/24/10, the announcement for this position has not yet been posted on the USA Jobs website, but we anticipate that it will be posted soon. Please contact Wendy Smith at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> if you are interested in this position and would like to be notified once it is officially open. http://www.usajobs.gov/
