Title: Community Education Assistant (Part Time)
Requisition Id: 3936
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.06
Hourly Pay Grade: H4
Expected Work Schedule: Variable work schedule including some evenings and weekends
Job Location: Chillicothe Office (CHILL1)
Closing Date: Until filled or April 16, 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, Bradley P Addison at Bradley.Addison@mdc.mo.gov. We would love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective
Responsible for the Discover Nature Fishing Program and leading/assisting with a diverse suite of conservation education and outdoor skills programs. We are looking for a self-starter that can work independently and with a team.
Essential Job Duties
- Coordinating program schedules for self, volunteers, and partners
- Working with community groups to set up and deliver programs
- Coordinate program registration and activity reports
- Maintain fishing equipment, inventory, and recommend purchases of program materials
- Maintain records of volunteer instructors, anglers, and courses
- Assist with teacher/leader trainings
- Promote and advertise Discover Nature programs via presentations for community groups, at special events, and through a variety of media sources.
- Developing lesson plans and teaching angling methods
- Interact with public during training events and activities.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, 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.
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