Assistant Nature Center Manager

Organization

Missouri Department of Conservation

Job Posted

September 11, 2026

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Laci Prucinsky

Contact Email

Laci.prucinsky@mdc.mo.gov

Location

Cape Girardeau, MO
United States
Develop and provide opportunities for all Missouri citizens to use, enjoy, explore and learn about Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife resources through interpretive programs. Supervise naturalist staff, coordinate public programs, lead the nature center volunteer program, and assist the nature center manager with the day to day operations of the nature center building and grounds.

Summary

Essential Job Duties
  • 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. 
  • Oversee and assist with work on native plant gardens, land/habitat management activities (invasive species removal) and managed hunts. 

Apply here: Assistant Nature Center Manager Job Details | MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Compensation Information

Salary: $52,932.00 - $66,060.00