Conservation Educator

The Missouri Department of Conservation is hiring a Conservation Educator in Columbia, MO. The role involves liaising with Boone County Nature School, providing teacher training, managing conservation education programs, and overseeing resource management duties. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and three years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include curriculum development, event assistance, and statewide conservation efforts. The position is full-time with a salary range of $52,932–$66,060.
About the position

This position serves as MDC liaison to the Boone County Nature School located in Columbia, Missouri. Provides pre- and post-visit teacher training and coordination. Works in partnership with Nature School and School District staff to integrate MDC curriculum and conservation education into school lessons and activities. Oversees basic resource management duties, approves special use permits, and schedules visits by students and teachers on the Nature School campus. Serves on committees, and facilitates presentations related to the Nature School concept to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Work and partner with schools and communities to create and deliver high-quality conservation education.In an assigned district, manage Hunter Education, Discover Nature Schools, Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program, and Discover Nature Fishing including teacher trainings and grant administration.Develop, schedule, and conduct curriculum for workshops, training classes, etc.Assist with special events and communication and marketing efforts.Instruct and/or assist with programs which include Hunter Education, Bow Hunter Education, Outdoor skills, youth clinics, hunts and other activities both in-person and virtual.Work statewide conservation education efforts as needed.Participate in statewide conservation priorities such as feral hog eradiation and chronic wasting disease management efforts.Answer questions via telephone, email and in-person discussions with internal and external stakeholders and customers.Order supplies and track and control expenditures to include those utilizing a state credit card; ensures proper documentation and filing of necessary documentation and forms.Serve on internal and external committees.Other duties as assigned.Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Conservation Education, Environmental Education, Natural Resource Management, or related field.Three (3) years of professional teaching experience in a related subject area.Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.Ability to evaluate and develop curricular material for conservation education.Ability to operate a personal computer and various audio visual equipment.Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with teachers, school boards, county officials, college and university faculty and administrators, civic groups, Department staff and members of other news media.Ability to provide quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.Nice-to-haves

Preferred certification in one or more of the following: Teaching Certificate, Hunter Education or similar, CPR, First Aid, Firearms, Archery or similar, NRA Range Safety Officer.Benefits

Compensatory time in lieu of cash payments