Community Conservation Liaison (Part time)

The Missouri Department of Conservation is hiring a part-time Community Conservation Liaison in Cape Girardeau, MO, with an hourly pay of $21.43 for 20 hours per week. The role involves collaborating with the Community Conservation Team to connect citizens with nature, implementing conservation strategies, and supporting community projects. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's Degree and strong communication skills. The position requires outdoor work and may involve evening and weekend hours.
Requisition Id: 3820

Hourly Pay Rate: $21.43

Hourly Pay Grade: H7

Expected Work Schedule:

Job Location: Southeast Regional Office (CAPEG1)

Closing Date:April 20, 2025

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, Salvador J Mondragon , at Salvador.Mondragon@mdc.mo.gov or call 573 2905730x4433 , during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

Summary/Objective

This position is a part time position that will work 20 hours per week. This position works closely with Community Conservation Team (CCT) to assist with partnering and helping citizens connect with nature.

Essential Job Duties
• Works with the Community Conservation Team (CCT) and partners to help citizens connect with fish, forests, and wildlife where they live.
• Identifies and implements strategies to deliver community conservation to underserved populations and communities.
• Supports community conservation project and programs.
• Partners with other entities to provide training to inter-agency personnel concerning urban natural resource management.
• Works with MDC staff and partners to promote the establishment and/or maintenance of demonstration projects.
• Works with existing partner efforts to create green/conservation jobs education and employment opportunities
• Works with CCT to evaluate regional projects and allocate community conservation funding.
• Works with partners on regional planning efforts, advisory teams and planning committees
• Represents the Department at meetings, conferences, festivals, symposia and workshops as presenter and attendee.
• Develops and/or assists with the development of educational materials, plans, grant applications, etc.

Ancillary Job Duties
• Serve on internal and external committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in human dimensions, business administration, organizational development, biological sciences, communications, marketing, social sciences or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and various audio visual equipment.
• 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 provide quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Work Environment
• Regularly required to perform in outdoor conditions, where climates may be hot, cold, wet and/or humid.

Physical Abilities
• Ability to move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• Consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.

Exemption Status/Special Notes

This position has been determined to be Nonexempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.

Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed.

MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.

The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.

Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.

All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.