Naturalist - INTERNAL ONLY

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Branson, MO

4d • $47,100 - $58,776 • Onsite

About The Position

Educate the public on fish, forest, and wildlife through a variety of media. The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Biological Sciences, Conservation, or related field.
• One (1) year interpretation and/or teaching experience.
• Must maintain a current, valid driver’s license.
• Ability to use office equipment, such as copier, multi-line phone system, fax machine, scanner, and computer.
• Knowledge to identify most native Missouri forest, fish and wildlife resources and species.
• Ability to develop and present programs to visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to operate various audio/visual equipment, i.e., AV carts, laptops, digital equipment, iPad, smart phones, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with partner groups, teachers and school administrators, civic and non-governmental organization leaders, members of the news media, Department personnel and the public.
• Ability to travel frequently and stay overnight occasionally.
• Ability to work varying shifts and hours.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Nice To Haves

• Interpretive Guide certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Present educational/interpretive programs both on and off site for various audiences on a wide variety of conservation subjects.
• Deliver hatchery tours to the public, schools, and organized groups.
• Create and present new programs and interpretation material pertaining to natural history, outdoor exhibits, conservation and ecology.
• Frequently assist the front desk, interacting with public via telephone, email and in-person discussion.
• Assist in maintaining area landscaping with native plants.
• Routinely inspect and help maintain cleanliness of facility.
• Set up classrooms and required materials timely and order supplies and equipment, as needed.
• Help supervise and train volunteers and new staff.
• Ability to work Saturdays.
• Interact with public tour groups and individuals via telephone, email and in-person discussion.
• Oversee exhibit and program animals, providing care, feed, and maintenance for live animal displays including fish, reptiles and amphibians.
• Assist with department priorities, special events, and other programs, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.
• Mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed.
• Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level