Community Engagement

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, Carrera E Coates, tes.gov or call x3892 during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

At the undergraduate level the emphasis is on recruitment, career exploration, and introducing top performing students to MDC.

• Edit and customize premade digital and print marketing materials for Missouri Stream Team.
• Collaborate with regional staff to canvass and complete public engagement of community conservation priority communities through door-to-door knocking, hosting an open house, and planning localized neighborhood micro-events.
• Work with staff in other regions of the state and across different branches to increase knowledge of the department and provide networking.
• Shadow and assist with a variety of volunteer engagement events with MDC’s affiliated volunteer programs (Missouri Stream Team & Missouri Master Naturalist).
• Work with a team of diverse staff to come up with community conservation engagement ideas and how to reach Relevancy priority demographics.
• Collaborate with community conservation team staff to influence efforts and develop framework improvements.

• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• Develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
• Edit pre-made marketing & print materials using Microsoft products.
• Work outside in adverse weather conditions and perform tasks requiring strenuous physical activity.
• 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.
• Work Saturdays, Sundays and holidays when needed.
• Keep an accurate record of supplies, services, and time reports.

• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment; occasionally required to work in outdoor environments.
• May be exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.
• Ability to travel within Missouri and stay overnight frequently during the summer.

• 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.
• Ability to navigate in a variety of environments including woodlands, steep terrain, wetlands, caves, and uneven terrain
• Clarity of vision and ability to distinguish colors.