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 the
Ozark Caverns Visitor Center at Lake of the Ozarks State Park. Address: 823 Ozark Caverns Rd., Linn Creek MO 65052. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include holidays, weekends, and night shifts. This is a temporary, seasonal position, not to exceed 1,000 hours total during the length of the employment.
Duration of Assignment: June through August
- Assist, develop, and deliver interpretive programming for school groups and public.
- Clean and maintain the Visitor Center (exhibits, bathrooms, lobby, etc..).
- Maintain hiking trails (i.e., clearing trails, flagging trails, etc.).
- Partake in stewardship opportunities, such as removing invasive species and flora/fauna surveys within the park.
- Assist with souvenir sales using “Point of Sale “system.
To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:
- 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 presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
- Flexibility : Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
- Interpretation (Resources) : Ability to coordinate, manage and direct interpretive or educational programing related to natural or cultural resources in a way that conveys significance to visitors; connecting them to personal relevance, shared learning, meeting specific learning objectives (i.e. educator or community needs), informing public about compliance and safety, supporting management of natural or cultural resources representative of national heritage, and enhancing mutual understanding for individual and social benefit.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Experience to be Gained: - Ability to give successful interpretation programs.
- Ability to identify common exotic plants and management practices with invasive species.
- Ability to work a job with diverse duties.
- Trail maintenance and best natural resource management practices.
- Work with likeminded individuals passionate about the natural and cultural resources of Missouri.
