Salary: $1,635.22 - $1,667.93 (semi-monthly)

Salary may be commensurate of education and/or experience.

Job Location/Shift: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, and will be located at Missouri Mines State Historic Site at 4000 State HWY 32, Park Hills, MO 63601. Shift times and days off vary depending on the interpretative needs of the facility. Primary duty hours will be Wednesday – Sunday. The position does require 5, 8-hour days per week, with a ½ hour lunch break.

Why you’ll love this position:

We are looking for people to join our team who are passionate and want to share Missouri’s outstanding natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy! We at the Missouri Mines State Historic Site enjoy being in the heart of Missouri’s lead belt. This position allows for developing the interpretative resources of Missouri’s mining history, the unique minerals and resources that supported generations, and the people who worked in the industry. This position is a part of the St. Joe State Park and Missouri Mines State Historic Site Operational Unit allowing for a combined effort to share the larger story of Missouri’s mining history. If you enjoy interpreting and protecting cultural resources, organizing special events, and developing the site's future, you will love this job.

What you’ll do:

• Perform basic management duties related to the overall operation, maintenance, and visitor services
• Assist staff with projects, and work to oversee the work and behavior of various seasonal and volunteer staff
• Planning, coordinating, and implementing various programs for a wide range of audiences
• Participate in planning and directing natural or cultural history interpretation, living history programs, resource management, and research for Missouri Mines State Historic Site.
• Educate and enforce park/site rules and regulations
• Assist with administrative functions including: annual budget requests, tracking and managing budget allocations, project recommendations, bidding, and purchasing materials and services, revenue reporting, accounts payable functions, and weekly and monthly activity reports
• Work as a liaison between the site; outside stakeholders, volunteer groups, and much more
• 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.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (relevant experience may substitute for the required education) Anthropology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation, History, Public History, Museum Studies, Park Management or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience/Special Job Requirements

• Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, evenings, and split shifts.
• Available to participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars requiring overnight stays.
• Must be able to work in all weather extremes.
• Must be able to perform work that may be physically demanding.
• Must have basic knowledge of Missouri History.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Carrie Lykins, Park Superintendent, 573-315-7200

Or

Amy Richards (DNR Recruiter), 573-526-1640 or Amy.Richards@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.