Graphic Designer (Wildlife Conservation Education Specialist, Game Commission)

Salary:

$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually
Location :

Dauphin County, PA
Job Type:

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number:

N-2026-50830
Department:

Game Commission
Division:

GC Dgtl Cmncs Div
Opening Date:

06/03/2026
Closing Date:

6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code:

64510
Position Number:

00151793
Union:

Non Union
Bargaining Unit:

C3
Pay Group:

ST07
Bureau / Division Code:

00237900
Bureau / Division:

Bureau of Marketing & Strategic Communications
Worksite Address:

2001 Elmerton Avenue
City:

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code:

17110
Contact Name:

Alyssa Mayberry
Contact Phone:

717.787.7836
Contact Email:

gamevacancybids@pa.gov

THE POSITION
Are you searching for a role that combines your design skills and passion for hunting, trapping, wildlife conservation, or outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania? Apply for this Wildlife Conservation Education Specialist position and be a Graphic Designer for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of Marketing & Strategic Communications. With our team, you will create visually appealing digital and traditional graphic designs that help generate public awareness of our mission, news, updates, and initiatives. Grow your creative ability while helping a team that touches the lives of communities and creatures statewide!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Graphic Designer for the Commission's Bureau of Marketing & Strategic Communications, you will create clear and engaging visual materials to help our agency reach people in clear and meaningful ways. Our team will rely on you to create appealing designs and participate in marketing initiatives and events. Your duties in this role will include:
Graphic Design Processes:

Design graphics and manage uploading process of visual project materials for marketing, outreach, web content, social media, and other agency needs
Brand Strategy Support:

Participate in development and strategic planning for agency marketing initiatives
Design Project Management:

Work with multiple teams on a wide range design projects; encourage and assist staff in branding public communication materials
Community Engagement:

Assist with marketing initiatives and events that explain Commission programs and generate support and interest
Quality and Accuracy:

Proofread, check content for accuracy, and ensure all graphics align with agency guidelines and mission goals
Design Innovation:

Stay current on design trends and tools to ensure agency outreach continues to connect with new and existing audiences
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 a 45-minute lunch.
Telework:

You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Telework is not permitted during the initial six-month probationary period; eligibility may be granted upon its successful completion. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
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 Requirement:

You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualification (not required):

Possess a current Class C driver's license which is not under suspension
Legal Requirements:

This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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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*Eligibility rules apply.
01

How many years of full-time professional experience in the development and implementation of conservation education programs do you possess?

2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
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 answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None

04

Preferred Qualification

- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

Yes
No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the issuing state, license number, and expiration date. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box.
Required Question