Data Entry Technician (Summer Hourly)

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Columbia, MO

5d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide data entry support and service to the Social Science Program for public opinion surveys and a variety of conservation research and management efforts.
Please note: this position is for the summer only, approximately May 15 through August 15, 2026 and is part-time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• One (1) year of research or administrative experience.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• Ability to use office equipment, such as copier, multi-line phone system, fax machine, scanner, and computer.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work varying hours and shifts.
• Remain in a stationary position 70% of the time.
• Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
• Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing mail related to public opinion surveys.
• Sort, organize, scan, and code surveys in preparation for data entry and data verification of public opinion surveys.
• Assist with survey reviews, supply inventories and delivery, record keeping, and data management.
• Assist with qualitative data collection by processing public comments from open comment periods.
• Assist biologists with data entry to meet research and management objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees