Community Engagement Intern

Organization

Missouri Department of Conservation

Job Posted

January 15, 2026

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Careers

Contact Name

Cara Coates

Contact Email

Cara.Coates@mdc.mo

Contact Phone

573-751-4115 x3892

Deadline to Apply

Location

2901 W Truman Blvd
Jefferson City, MO
United States
Develop skills in public engagement and marketing for Missouri Stream Team, a volunteer program focused on water education, stewardship, and advocacy. This internship will provide hands-on opportunities working with volunteers to accomplish environmental stewardship activities, such as litter pick-ups and tree plantings, while also providing opportunities to gain experiences with different areas of the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Summary

Essential Job Duties
  • Edit and customize premade digital and print marketing materials for Missouri Stream Team.
  • Collaborate with regional staff to canvass and complete public engagement of community conservation priority communities through door-to-door knocking, hosting an open house, and planning localized neighborhood micro-events.
  • Work with staff in other regions of the state and across different branches to increase knowledge of the department and provide networking.
  • Shadow and assist with a variety of volunteer engagement events with MDC’s affiliated volunteer programs (Missouri Stream Team & Missouri Master Naturalist).
  • Work with a team of diverse staff to come up with community conservation engagement ideas and how to reach Relevancy priority demographics.
  • Collaborate with community conservation team staff to influence efforts and develop framework improvements. 

To see the full job description and to apply, visit https://jobs.mdc.mo.gov/job/Jefferson-City-Community-Engagement-Intern-MO-65109/1354003700/

Learn more about Missouri Stream Team at https://www.mostreamteam.org/

Compensation Information

Hourly pay rate of $20.08