Seasonal Stewardship Technician

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : stewardship, integrity, collaboration, respect and innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

This position will be located at Long Branch State Park, 28615 Visitor Center Road, Macon, Missouri. This is a temporary, seasonal position, not to exceed 1,000 hours total during the length of the employmen t. The work hours are flexible and negotiable.

Duration of Employment: April through October

• Ability to learn and consistently/accurately identify approximately 10 plant species in the field
• Must be able to read and follow herbicide label directions and keep accurate records
• Must have physical ability to work outdoors on uneven terrain in hot/humid conditions
• Must have valid driver’s license and pass a background check
• Preferred qualifications include seeking experience in fields of natural science, forestry, wildlife, or botany

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Listening: Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues such as body language in ways that are appropriate to listeners and situations.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Physical Strength and Agility : Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
• High school diploma, equivalent, or working toward one or the other.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Experience to be Gained:

• Ability to work a job with diverse duties.
• Ability to work outside in a park.
• Ability to gain hands on knowledge of park management.

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• State of Missouri

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