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Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and education? Join us as a Conservation Educator I at Salato Wildlife Education Center with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR). In this 9-month full-time seasonal position, you’ll play a key role in delivering engaging conservation education programs while sharing your enthusiasm for KDFWR’s mission to manage and conserve fish and wildlife across the Commonwealth. This position pays $18.31/hr. and runs from March through November.
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Conservation Educators collaborating on a "Reptiles Encounter" program, Photo Credit: Ashley Reeves.
How to Apply: If you’re ready to inspire visitors and contribute to the conservation mission of KDFWR, email your resume and cover letter to jules.foster@ky.gov. Please refrain from making phone calls.
Join us at Salato Wildlife Education Center and help connect people with Kentucky’s fish and wildlife through meaningful, hands-on education experiences!
Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and looking for a dynamic opportunity? Join us as an Office Support Assistant I at Salato Wildlife Education Center with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR). In this 9-month full-time seasonal position, you'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional visitor services, all while sharing your enthusiasm for KDFWR's vital role in the management and conservation of fish and wildlife. This position pays $14.00/hr. and runs from March through November.
Visitors gathered at the Salato Center entrance for a special event. Photo Credit: Rachel Cummings.
How to Apply: If you're ready to contribute to the mission of KDFWR and make a positive impact on wildlife conservation, email your resume and cover letter to jules.foster@ky.gov. Please refrain from making phone calls.
Join us in creating memorable experiences for visitors at Salato while supporting the important work of wildlife conservation!
Time to spare? Whether you are willing to donate several hours or several weeks a year, we promise the experience will be worthwhile. You don’t have to be a wildlife specialist to be a Salato Wildlife Education Center volunteer. All that is required is a positive attitude, an interest in animals and/or plants, and the ability to work with people of all ages.
Whether you enjoy working outdoors or indoors, Salato has something for everyone! Some volunteers may choose to work in Conservation Education, conducting educational programs or helping with special activities; while other volunteers may choose to get their hands dirty helping with plants, trails and special projects.
Everyone has something to offer. We accept those willing to volunteer from ages 16 and up. Retirees are welcome!
Just download the volunteer application and mail it to:
Volunteer Program, Salato Wildlife Education Center, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, #1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601
For more information, call (502) 564-7863 or 1-800-858-1549. We look forward to hearing from you!
“Gain Useful Knowledge and Experience While Earning College Credit”
Depending on the career in mind, the Salato Wildlife Education Center offers a wide variety of opportunities for students to expand their knowledge and gain valuable experience in their chosen field. Internships are available to currently enrolled college students looking to earn course credit for their work. Interns earn college credit for leading interpretive programs in a formal and informal setting, using props and live animals as educational tools, landscaping with native plants, and much more!
Salato is looking for enthusiastic students interested in and/or majoring in wildlife biology, wildlife management, horticulture, education, public relations, or other related fields.
Talk with your advisor to see if an internship is a possibility for you and mail a completed internship application to:
Internship Program, Salato Wildlife Education Center, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, #1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601
OR you can email your completed application to nikki.nivison@ky.gov, with “Internship Application” in the subject line. For more information, please call (502)-892-4407.
Internship Application