Conservation Planning Intern - Kirksville, MO at Missouri Dept of Conservation

Missouri Dept of Conservation

$ Paid

Full Time

Part Time

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DUTIES:

Shadow and engage in a variety of resource management and private land initiatives including forestry, fisheries, prairie, wildlife management, infrastructure, and business services.
Assist with and participate in large scale outreach events such as Discover Nature Field Days and MDC public and internal workshops.
Work with a team of diverse staff to draft ideas on how to expand recreation opportunities on conservation land.
Support Inclusion and Diversity efforts throughout the Northeast Region by joining ideas with the team and elevating the staff and customer experience.
Collaborate with community conservation team staff to influence efforts and develop framework improvements.
Have scheduled weekly check-ins and a strong working relationship with assigned mentor in order to facilitate questions and conversations around a future position within MDC.
Consistently exhibit MDC Values and Behaviors and reflect on performance. Discuss with mentor as needed.

DUTIES:

Shadow and engage in a variety of resource management and private land initiatives including forestry, fisheries, prairie, wildlife management, infrastructure, and business services.
Assist with and participate in large scale outreach events such as Discover Nature Field Days and MDC public and internal workshops.
Work with a team of diverse staff to draft ideas on how to expand recreation opportunities on conservation land.
Support Inclusion and Diversity efforts throughout the Northeast Region by joining ideas with the team and elevating the staff and customer experience.
Collaborate with community conservation team staff to influence efforts and develop framework improvements.
Have scheduled weekly check-ins and a strong working relationship with assigned mentor in order to facilitate questions and conversations around a future position within MDC.
Consistently exhibit MDC Values and Behaviors and reflect on performance. Discuss with mentor as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At the undergraduate level the emphasis is on recruitment, career exploration, and introducing top performing students to MDC.

Students are eligible for the program when they meet the following criteria:

Undergraduate student at an accredited university/college in good standing. Students who will be graduating before the internship begins are not eligible.
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher on 4.0 scale is desirable.
Preference will be given to students who have completed at least 48 credit hours.
Pursuing a degree in outdoor recreation, natural resources, public engagement, environmental policy, or a related field.

SPECIAL ABLILTY REQUIREMENTS:

You may include additional special ability requirements if needed.

Ability to:

Develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.

Work outside in adverse weather conditions and perform tasks requiring strenuous physical activity.

Remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time including computer work.

Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.

Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.

Obtain a current, valid driver license by the date of employment.

Work Saturdays, Sundays and holidays when needed.

Keep an accurate record of supplies, services, and time reports.

To apply, go online to: www.jobs.mdc.mo.gov and click on Internships

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