Requisition Id: 4226
Salary: $58,116.00 - $72,528.00
Salary Grade: S9
Job Location: Commission Headquarters (JEFFE1)
Closing Date: May 5, 2026
Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.
To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Lisa May, at Lisa.May@mdc.mo.gov or at 573-522-4115 Ext. 3835, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective Design, develop, and install exhibits for interpretive centers, conservation areas, and statewide events to inform the public about Missouri's fish, forests, and wildlife.
Essential Job Duties - Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional exhibit designs and layouts for nature centers, regional offices, portable exhibits, and permanent wayside/wayfinding exhibit panels.
- Recommend and implement exhibit design techniques.
- Acquire appropriate photographs and graphics for exhibits and research, and edit content for exhibit panels.
- Prepare files for a variety of printing processes, including high-pressure laminate, ImageLOC, Lambda, direct print to varying substrates, and large-format in-house printers.
- Work with outside contractors and other MDC staff to ensure quality production of printed and fabricated exhibit elements.
- Contribute knowledge of exhibit design, construction, ADA standards, safety, etc. to planning meetings.
- Assist the Exhibits Supervisor in planning, running, and takedown of the Missouri State Fair, Eagle Days, and other statewide events and fairs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders from across all Branches within the Department to produce quality exhibits from planning and copywriting through design and fabrication.
- Prepare and send Request for Bid/Quote documents, manage the bid process, evaluate vendors, award contracts, and oversee contract compliance.
Ancillary Job Duties - Serve on internal and external regular and special committees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience - Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Non-Personal Interpretation, or related field.
- At least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional graphic design experience.
- Must maintain a current, valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge and ability to create production-ready exhibit graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Design.
- Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines as they apply to exhibit design and spaces.
- Knowledge of exhibit design, construction, fabrication, installation, ADA standards, and safety, etc.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communicate effectively and respectfully.
- Ability to research topics and develop Interpretive writing scripts for small projects exhibits preferred.
- Knowledge and ability to design three-dimensional exhibits, and present concept drawings using compuer-aided or traditional drafting techniques preferred.
Work Environment - Work may be performed outdoors where hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions are present.
- Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.
Physical Abilities - Remain in a stationary position up to 70% of the time.
- Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
- Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Clarity of vision and three-dimensional vision- ability to judge distance and space relationships.
- Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 50 pounds.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.
Exemption Status/Special Notes
This position has been determined to be Exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.
Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed.
MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.
The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.
Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.
All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.
