Wildlife Conservation Education Specialist - Digital Marketing Specialist

Salary: $56,900.00 - $86,514.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2023-67657
Department: Game Commission
Division: GC Mktg Div
Opening Date: 01/18/2024
Closing Date: 1/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 64510
Position Number: 50624449
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: C3
Pay Group: ST07
Bureau / Division Code: 237800
Bureau / Division: Marketing
Worksite Address: 2001 Elmerton Avenue
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17110
Contact Name: Julie Toth
Contact Phone: 717.787.7836
Contact Email: gamevacancybids@pa.gov
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2023-67657 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM NOVEMBER 2, 2023 TO NOVEMBER 11, 2023. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
Are you looking for a career that allows you to showcase your creative mind? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a Wildlife Conservation Education Specialist - Digital Marketing Specialist that has the ambition and drive to contribute to our team. This position gives you the opportunity to assist with marketing efforts, while managing and implementing email marking and paid advertising for the agency. Join us and become a part of a forward thinking and innovative team of professionals.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Your primary responsibility will be to assist with creating and implementing marketing projects that promote Commission programs and encourage participation in hunting and trapping in Pennsylvania. You will achieve this goal through email marketing and paid advertising. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the Digital Communications and Strategic Communications Divisions on creative assets and copywriting for the campaigns.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:45 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 45-minute lunch.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience in the development and implementation of Conservation Education programs; and a bachelor's degree with course work in wildlife management, journalism, communications, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be willing and able to work in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
• You must possess a current and valid Pennsylvania Class "C" Driver's license or equivalent.
• You must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as required.
• You must be willing to travel occasionally within and outside of Pennsylvania.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields: Public Relations, Marketing/Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, Wildlife Management or another related field
• Professional experience in email marketing
• Professional experience in paid advertising
• Experience with hunting

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
How many years of full-time professional experience in the development and implementation of Conservation Education programs do you possess?

• A. 2 years or more
• B. 1 but lesss than 2 years
• C. Less than 1 year
• D. None

02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How much graduate coursework have you completed in Conservation Education or a closely related field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you are claiming education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• A. 30 credits or more
• B. Less than 30 credits
• C. None

04
Additional Requirement - This position is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

• Yes
• No

05
Additional Requirement - Do you possess a current and valid Pennsylvania Class "C" Driver's license or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

06
Additional Requirement - Are willing and able to work evenings and weekends as may be required?

• Yes
• No

07
Additional Requirement - This position includes occasional travel within and outside of Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to travel as needed?

• Yes
• No

08
Preferred Qualification - What is your highest level of education?

• A. Master's Degree (or above)
• B. Bachelor's Degree
• C. Trade school
• D. Associate's degree
• E. Some college
• F. High School Diploma or GED
• G. None

09
Preferred Qualification - If you have a post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university, in what field is it?

• A. Marketing/Communications
• B. Public Relations
• C. Journalism
• D. Business Administration
• E. Wildlife Management
• F. Related Field
• G. None of these fields

10
Preferred Qualification - If you selected "Related Field" in the previous question, please provide the field of your post-secondary degree (Type N/A, if not applicable).
11
Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in email marketing?

• A. Five or more years
• B. Four to less than five years
• C. Three to less than four years
• D. Two to less than three years
• E. Less than two years
• F. None

12
Preferred Qualification - How many years of professional experience do you have in paid advertising?

• A. Five or more years
• B. Four to less than five years
• C. Three to less than four years
• D. Two to less than three years
• E. Less than two years
• F. None

13
Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in hunting?

• A. Five or more years
• B. Four to less than five years
• C. Three to less than four years
• D. Two to less than three
• E. Less than two years
• F. None

Required Question