Curriculum Specialist

Overview

Requisition Id : 4184

Salary : $58,116.00 - $72,528.00

Salary Grade : S9

Job Location : Powder Valley Nat Ctr (KIRKW1) - Other MDC Office Locations may be considered.

Closing Date : October 7, 2025

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, Shawn M Gruber at Shawn.Gruber@mdc.mo.gov or at 573-522-4115 x3829, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

Summary / Objective

The Curriculum Specialist oversees the development and maintenance of nine nature-based curricula and educational materials in alignment with state and national academic science standards; collaborates with staff to develop and implement a Discover Nature Schools strategic plan and maintains partnerships with other education organizations.

Essential Job Duties

• Oversee the development of nine nature-based curriculums and educational materials in alignment with state and national academic standards and science education pedagogy.
• Coordinate with curriculum contributors and production team to align curriculum to meet state and national science standards and MDC mission.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with other education agencies, entities, and organizations; coordinate with other partners to maintain consistency in current conservation practices and environmental education.
• Oversee and manage the MDC Teacher Portal, ensuring education resources are relevant to schools, review database reporting systems for accuracy and plan for improved reporting systems in the future.
• Exhibit and present at educational conferences and promote nature-based curriculum.
• Establish and implement Discover Nature Schools (DNS) program's strategic plan and vision in collaboration with field and agency leadership teams.
• Review, revise and assess Discover Nature Schools (DNS) grants and the associated processes annually.
• Implement the Discover Nature Schools (DNS) evaluation to assess program effectiveness and adapt program based on the results.
• Prepare agreements with contractors.
• Develop and facilitate MDC Conservation Education staff training of curriculums and current education practices.
• Create and distribute Discover Nature Newsletter and write articles for education and conservation magazines

Ancillary Job Duties

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work Environment

Physical Abilities

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.

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