Attention Students!

You are all encouraged to attend your professional societies’ respective business meetings.

Day 1: February 2, 2027

Conservation Career Expo

5:30pm – 7:00pm

Paradise C

The conference is committed to continually improving the experience for all participants. 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 interview 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 United

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 3, 2027

Student and Professional Luncheon

11:30am – 1:00pm

Windgate Hall

Please join us at the MNRC Student and Professional Luncheon! Are you a student looking to learn about what to expect after graduation? Or are you a career professional interested in an opportunity to share your career journey with the next generation of conservation professionals? If so, this luncheon is the perfect event for you! Join us Wednesday, February 3rd from 11:30am to 1:00pm in Windgate Hall for an excellent networking opportunity during a taco bar lunch.

At noon, there will be a panel of pre-selected professionals answering questions about their work and experience in the natural resources field. Lunch tables will be set for students and professionals to get a chance to also discuss these questions, providing a valuable networking opportunity. Several door prizes will be available! Student costs for the taco bar lunch will be covered by the MNRC committee. Contact Alison Bleich at alison.bleich@mdc.mo.gov for any questions.

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.