Job Description

Requisition Id: 4325
Hourly Pay Rate: $20.08
Hourly Pay Grade: H6
Expected Work Schedule:
Job Location: Central Reg Office & Research Ctr (COLUM2)
Closing Date: February 13, 2026
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, ?Danielle M Fox , at Danielle.Fox@mdc.mo.gov or call 573 5224115 , during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective
At the undergraduate level the emphasis is on recruitment, career exploration, and introducing top performing students to MDC.
Essential Job Duties

• Assist with small- and large-scale community outreach events, such as habitat restoration days, educational programs, and tree plantings.
• Participate in Community Conservation Team meetings and assist with work plan implementation and documentation.
• Collaborate with partners and MDC staff to advance community conservation practices in urban and suburban settings.
• Work on an independent project aligned with regional and statewide community conservation priorities.
• Coordinate with MDC staff from multiple branches to increase understanding of interdisciplinary conservation approaches.

Ancillary Job Duties
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience

• Must maintain a current, valid driver's license.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher on 4.0 scale is desirable.
• Preference will be given to students who have completed at least 45 credit hours.
• Undergraduate student at an accredited university/college in good standing. Students who will be graduating before the internship begins are not eligible.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
• Work outdoors in adverse weather and perform strenuous physical tasks.
• Remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Work Saturdays, Sundays and holidays when needed.
• Keep an accurate record of supplies, services, and time reports.

Work Environment

• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment; occasionally required to work in outdoor environments.
• May be exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.
• Ability to travel within Missouri and stay overnight frequently during the summer.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to bend and twist in use of force situations
• Ability to regularly lift 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 25 pounds.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to navigate in a variety of environments including woodlands, steep terrain, wetlands, caves, and uneven terrain
• Clarity of vision and ability to distinguish colors.

Disclaimer
This position has been determined to be non-exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Interns must agree to accept compensatory time off in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime policy.
Smoking is prohibited in all owned, rented, or leased Department of Conservation offices, buildings, and similar facilities, in Department aircraft, and in vehicles.
The Department of Conservation will hire only United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new interns will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.
Candidates must submit to a drug screen following offer of internship.
All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.
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.

Skills Required