Community Education Assistant

The Missouri Department of Conservation is hiring a Community Education Assistant in Defiance, MO, offering $16.06 per hour. Responsibilities include supporting training events, collaborating with environmental agencies, and providing customer service. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience. The role involves working in both office and outdoor environments and requires good communication and organizational skills.
Requisition Id: 3925

Hourly Pay Rate: $16.06

Hourly Pay Grade: H4

Expected Work Schedule:

Job Location: Busch Range & Edu Ctr (STCHA2)

Closing Date: Until filled or by 4/30/2025

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, ​Matthew Murray , at Matt.Murray@mdc.mo.gov or call (636) 938-9548 ext. 1757, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

Summary/Objective

Provide support and customer service for trainings and events.

Essential Job Duties
• Assist Education Coordinator with programs and presentations.
• Collaborate with environmental agencies.
• Interact with public during training events and activities.
• Maintain a safe and friendly learning environment.

Ancillary Job Duties
• Other duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience
• High school diploma or G.E.D./HiSET equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to use office equipment, such as computer, calculator, camera, scanner and printer
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Work Environment
• Frequently work in a standard office environment.
• Frequently work in outdoor weather and/or in an office setting

Physical Abilities
• Frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Multi-tasking in an office environment, often sitting for long periods at a time.

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.