Attention Students!
You are all encouraged to attend your professional societies’ respective business meetings.
Day 1: February 19th, 2025
Conservation Career Expo
The conference is committed to continually improving the experience for all participants. With that philosophy, the Student Job Fair is rebranded as the Conservation Career Expo. The focus will be on jobs for undergraduate and graduate students as in the past, but there will also be activities for early and mid-career professionals. You will see presentations about resume development and invterview skills, as well as one-on-one resume review, interview skills and networking. These skills are critical to all employees seeking personal improvement and job opportunities.
Job Fair
Learn about current and future job announcements. Meet resource professionals hiring students and recent graduates.
Employers in attendance: MDC, USDA Forest Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, MDNR, Clay County Parks, Pheasants Forever, Stream Team United, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, USDA APHIS
Resume Critique
Professional resume review and feedback. Bring a few copies of your resume for critique.
Hiring Information Session
Meet professionals in your field. Bring your questions and your enthusiasm for your possible future employer!
Mock Interviews
Practice your interview skills with real professionals. Get the experience you need for when you land that interview!
Resume Review and Mock Interviews (Paradise C – 5:30 to 7:00 pm)
Interested in improving your resume or honing your interviewing skills? Join us in the back of Paradise C where a team of natural resource professionals will be waiting to help you improve your chances at securing your dream job.
Hiring Event (Paradise C – 5:30 to 7:00 pm)
Interested in meeting prospective employers or learning about job and internship opportunities? Bring your resume and your A-game to Paradise C and visit our employer booths.
Employers in past attendance at the Career Expo included:
Missouri Department of Conservation (several offices)
USDA Forest Service, Mark Twain National Forest
US Army Corps of Engineers (several offices)
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Clay County Parks
Pheasants Forever
Stream Teams Forever
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
USDA APHIS
Blackwell Creek Forestry
Prairie Engineers
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Missouri Department of Transportation
US Fish & Wildlife Service
USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service
Students and Early Career Professionals: No registration is required and you do not have to attend the conference to attend the Conservation Career Expo. The evening mixer is not included in the career expo, however a student registration is available for $60 including the mixer and conference. It is suggested that you bring copies of your resume for review and to hand out.
Resource Professionals, Grad Students, and Professors: The Conservation Career Expo is free. Are you seeking employees with natural resource backgrounds? Then the career expo is the perfect opportunity for you! In years past we have had over 140 students ranging from high school graduates to people with masters degrees and current resource professionals attend the career expo. Employers will offer full and part-time positions along with temporary positions. No job is too big or too small.
Day 2: February 20th, 2025
Student and Professional Luncheon
You’re invited to the MNRC Student and Professional Luncheon! On Thursday, February 20th in Windgate Hall from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The luncheon allows for an excellent networking opportunity. There will be a panel of professionals answering questions compiled from students about their work and experience in the field. Each table will provide students the chance to make valuable contacts with individuals working in the field. It will be a taco bar lunch. Cost of the taco bar is free with a ticket for students.
The Missouri Natural Resources Conference (MNRC) is held in a public space, therefore we do not prohibit participants, exhibitors, sponsors, host facility, or other organizations from photographing, video or audio-taping Conference activities. MNRC reserves the right to use images taken at the Conference with your photograph and/or likeness on social media, marketing materials, and/or other uses. MNRC is NOT responsible for individual attendee’s use of your image or likeness. By virtue of your attendance, you agree to usage of your likeness in such media.