Description
Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please email the hiring supervisor, Hannah-Beth M Griffis , at Hannah.Griffis@mdc.mo.gov or call 573 7514115x3593 , during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective
At the undergraduate level the emphasis is on recruitment, career exploration, and introducing top performing students to MDC.
Essential Job Duties
Create or enhance digital educational content for Missouri Stream Team, which may include PDFs or short videos.
Create or enhance training materials for Missouri Stream Team activities.
Assist with public volunteer engagement events, which may include tabling, environmental education, or Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring.
Work with a team of diverse staff to draft ideas on how to engage volunteers and increase awareness of Missouri Stream Team programs.
Work with staff in other regions of the state and across different branches to increase knowledge of the department and provide networking.
Ancillary Job Duties
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience
Must maintain a current, valid driver's license.
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher on 4.0 scale is desirable.
Preference will be given to students who have completed at least 45 credit hours.
Undergraduate student at an accredited university/college in good standing. Students who will be graduating before the internship begins are not eligible.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
Use computer programs to create content, such as Adobe Creative and Microsoft programs
Remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays when needed.
Ability to keep an accurate record of supplies, services and time reports.
Work Environment
Work is typically performed in a standard office environment; occasionally required to work in outdoor environments.
Ability to travel within Missouri and stay overnight occasionally during the summer.
Physical Abilities
Ability to bend and twist in use of force situations
Ability to regularly lift 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 25 pounds.
Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery.
Work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as needed.
Clarity of vision and ability to distinguish colors.
