Training and Wellness 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.

Please note : The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This is position is with Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, Safety and Wellness Program and will report to 1659 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO. This position typically works Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position provides the opportunity to assist the State Park team in protecting and preserving our natural and cultural resources through training and wellness initiatives.

• Serve as division training coordinator assisting with planning, logistics, funding and implementation of trainings.
• Develop and facilitate engaging and informative learning sessions which provide professional development opportunities pertaining to topics such as leadership, teamwork, collaboration, safety and wellness.
• Lead a comprehensive wellness program for the division.
• Serve as Co-coordinator for the Department Critical Incident Peer Support Team.
• Participate in meetings, trainings and site visits that require statewide travel.
• Maintain effective relationships with team members across the division, department and partners across the state.

• This position is required to obtain and maintain a First Aid/CPR/AED instructor trainer certification, and wilderness first aid instructor certification. If required and if you do not currently possess this certification, you will be given six months to obtain necessary certification.

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

• Attention to Detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Computer Skills : Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentation; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Education and Training : Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
• Interpersonal Skills : Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relations with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities and other individual differences.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree in health, wellness, education or a related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience including but not limited to experience in health promotion, wellness program coordination, training coordination or closely related field. (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

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.

Rebecca Young, Safety and Wellness Program Director at 573-751-8360 or rebecca.young@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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