Outdoor Recreation Coordinator

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 is with the Grants, Recreation and Interpretation Program, and is located at 1659 E. Elm, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

As the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator for Missouri State Parks, you will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to outdoor recreation in Missouri and foster memorable connections to the outdoors for citizens throughout the state. This position requires working evenings and weekends along with frequent statewide travel and overnight stays (3-4 times per month). Additionally, this position requires working in conditions that may involve walking on uneven surfaces, hiking on natural surfaces, heavy lifting and long periods of standing during the course of an event or programs and working in extreme weather conditions, including excessive heat, cold or rain.

• Coordinate with field staff, and outside organizations to develop and implement programming, guided recreational programs and special events at state parks and historic sites across Missouri.
• Coordinate the use and maintenance of the statewide special event equipment, as well as provide on-site assistance for special events including installation of tents, mobile staging, sound systems, traffic control, crowd control, ticketing, answering visitor questions, etc.
• Oversee compliance with Missouri State Parks Policy P08 Public Assembly and Events, including updates to the policy and associated forms as necessary.
• Prepare, review and coordinate special events permits, contracts, and other documents for the use of state park property and facilities.
• Serve as Missouri State Parks coordinator, representative and liaison on departmental event committees, the WOW Outdoor Education Schools, the Learn2 Programs, women’s outdoor recreation programs, as well as other division outdoor programming initiatives.
• Collaborate with Outreach, Interpretation, Graphics and Public Information coordinators for all events and programs as needed.
• Perform duties with significant independence, judgement, and initiative within established guidelines.
• Assist with and/or lead other team initiatives.

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

• Adaptability : Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Attention to Detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service : Anticipates the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Planning and Evaluating : Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Computer Systems : Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Parks Management, Natural Sciences or other related field of study and 2 to 4 years of professional experience in a closely related field. (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)
• Ability and willingness to become certified in kayaking, archery and other outdoor recreation skills is preferred. First Aid, CPR and AED certification will be required.
• Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.

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

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Chris Edmondson, Outdoor Recreation Section Chief, 573-751-9264 or Chris.Edmondson@dnr.mo.gov

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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