State of Missouri · 3 hours ago
Seasonal Interpreter/Naturalist (Stewardship) - 7070532
Knob Noster, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe State of Missouri is committed to preserving and enhancing the environment and serving its citizens. The Seasonal Interpreter/Naturalist will perform natural resource stewardship activities, assist with various stewardship tasks, and provide customer service to park visitors.
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Responsibilities
Perform natural resource stewardship activities outdoors independently and with a team including invasive species control, ecological restoration, prescribed burn unit preparation, and plant and wildlife surveying/monitoring
Assist the Naturalist with other stewardship activities as assigned
Operate and maintain various equipment including (but not limited to) backpack sprayers, hand sprayers, weed eaters, brush cutters, hand tools, chainsaws, trucks, etc
Attend and learn from basic training on a variety of potential topics including but not limited to natural resource management, botany, ecology, and equipment operation to perform job duties
Understand and follow policies
Manage cleaning of the visitor center exhibits, bathrooms, lobby, etc
Provide excellent customer service to park visitors
May work with or lead other seasonal employees, volunteer groups, and school groups to carry out stewardship activities
May occasionally assist with trail maintenance, park operations, and public interpretation/educational programs
Expected to work some weekends, holidays, and evenings
Qualification
Required
Perform natural resource stewardship activities outdoors independently and with a team including invasive species control, ecological restoration, prescribed burn unit preparation, and plant and wildlife surveying/monitoring
Assist the Naturalist with other stewardship activities as assigned
Operate and maintain various equipment including (but not limited to) backpack sprayers, hand sprayers, weed eaters, brush cutters, hand tools, chainsaws, trucks, etc
Attend and learn from basic training on a variety of potential topics including but not limited to natural resource management, botany, ecology, and equipment operation to perform job duties
Understand and follow policies
Manage cleaning of the visitor center exhibits, bathrooms, lobby, etc
Provide excellent customer service to park visitors
May work with or lead other seasonal employees, volunteer groups, and school groups to carry out stewardship activities
May occasionally assist with trail maintenance, park operations, and public interpretation/educational programs
Expected to work some weekends, holidays, and evenings
Physical Strength and Agility: Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work
Stewardship: Cares for our resources; protects and preserves Missouri's natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy
Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior
Botany: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of plants, including structures and functions, classification, taxonomy, plant communities, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, conservation, and care of plant species
Preferred
Willing to work in any type of weather outdoors every day, from inclement weather to hot and humid summer days
Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license
Hard working, have the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
Experience with power equipment (i.e. brush cutter, chainsaw, backpack sprayers, etc.) preferred [Needed trainings will be provided]
Attending (or attended) a college or university with at least a freshman standing and majoring in any of the natural sciences, history, cultural resource management, outdoor recreation, or interpretive services preferred
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
Founded in 1820
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services
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