Salary: $1,646.99 - $1,679.93 semi-monthly

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, and will be located at 1101 Riverside, Jefferson City, Mo 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

We are looking for people to join our team who love serving others while working in Missouri’s finest examples of natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy!

What you’ll do:

• Creates, prints and performs finishing work for various types of park signage including informational and directional signs as well as interpretive panels and displays.
• Design and produce plastic and aluminum signs.
• Design and produce banners.
• Design and produce name tags, desk name plates, etc. using an engraving machine and computer software.
• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or other tools and equipment.
• Creates, modifies and maintains files of maps, signs, informative panels, posters and other design projects as necessary.
• Develops graphic artwork, layouts, and designs utilizing computer-assisted technology and a variety of media, equipment, and specialized graphic hardware and software.
• Prepares four-color printed documents and publications.
• Make specialty items such as plaques for retirement and service awards.
• Prepares and maintains files of projects and artwork for archives.
• Research software problems.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Commercial Art, Graphic Art, Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, or a closely related field and 0-2 years of graphic design experience. (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, color.
• Knowledge of Adobe’s Creative Suite - including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Attention to detail.
• Deadline-oriented.
• Ability to manage several projects with various deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate and get along with others.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly, able to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended time periods.

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:

Stacy Bandelier, Program Director, stacy.bandelier@dnr.mo.gov

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.