Nature Center Programs & Staff Supervisor

Missouri Department of Conservation; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking a Nature Center Supervisor to lead staff and volunteers, develop interpretive programs, and manage day-to-day operations of the nature center building and grounds.

You will recruit, train, and supervise naturalist staff, coordinate school and civic group visits, and promote conservation through outreach and media appearances. Some evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interpretation, Education, Biology, Forestry, Fisheries, Parks and Recreation, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in interpretation, resource management, or nature center work.
• Must maintain a current, valid driver’s license.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• National Association for Interpretation, Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise naturalist staff and volunteers; to include assigning work responsibilities, completing annual performance appraisals, monitoring budgets, and scheduling.
• Coordinate volunteer programs, facilitate regular volunteer meetings and training opportunities for continuing education.
• Develop, present and oversee special events, interpretive programs, school programs, and outdoor skills activities in person and virtually.
• Assist the nature center manager with decision making in regards to staff, facility, and grounds and serves as acting manager in their absence.
• Work closely with the administrative staff to schedule school groups, civic groups, and meeting requests.
• Provide quality customer service including answering questions from the public on matters relating to natural history, Department functions, wildlife code interpretation, and conservation by phone, mail, email or in-person.
• Manage and approve time sheets, contracts, purchasing card logs, and other required reports.
• Assist with promotion of the Department and conservation thorough a variety of media including TV, radio, newspaper interviews.
• Overseeand assistwith work on native plant gardens, land/habitat management activities (invasive species removal) and managed hunts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpreting programs

Public outreach

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interpretation, Education, Biology, Forestry, Fisheries, Parks and Recreation, or related field

Job description

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking a Nature Center Supervisor to lead staff and volunteers, develop interpretive programs, and manage day-to-day operations of the nature center building and grounds.

You will recruit, train, and supervise naturalist staff, coordinate school and civic group visits, and promote conservation through outreach and media appearances. Some evenings and weekends required.