Community Engagement Intern

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To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please email the hiring supervisor, ​Carrera E Coates , at Cara.Coates@mdc.mo.gov or call 573 5224115×3892 , 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

• Edit and customize premade digital and print marketing materials for Missouri Stream Team.
• Collaborate with regional staff to canvass and complete public engagement of community conservation priority communities through door-to-door knocking, hosting an open house, and planning localized neighborhood micro-events.
• Work with staff in other regions of the state and across different branches to increase knowledge of the department and provide networking.
• Shadow and assist with a variety of volunteer engagement events with MDC’s affiliated volunteer programs (Missouri Stream Team & Missouri Master Naturalist).
• Work with a team of diverse staff to come up with community conservation engagement ideas and how to reach Relevancy priority demographics.
• Collaborate with community conservation team staff to influence efforts and develop framework improvements.

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.
• Edit pre-made marketing & print materials using Microsoft products.
• Work outside in adverse weather conditions and perform tasks requiring strenuous physical activity.
• 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.