Are you interested in the field of resource conservation? The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) offers a variety of career opportunities. All are dedicated to, or support, the conservation of Mississippi's natural resources and the enhancement of outdoor recreation. These jobs require varied levels of education and experience.
Current openings at MDWFP include:
Exhibit Specialist (Museum of Natural Science)
About this Position: The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science seeks a dynamic and creative Exhibit Specialist, with a focus in graphic design, to lead the development, installation, and maintenance of engaging exhibits. This role is central to shaping the museum’s public experience through innovative design, educational storytelling, and the integration of emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct, research, and conceptualize compelling exhibitions that align with the museum’s mission and scientific focus.
- Design and oversee the installation of both permanent and temporary exhibits, including layout planning, object placement, graphic integration, and lighting design.
- Manage the ongoing care, cleaning, and technical upkeep of exhibitions, ensuring content remains current and visually impactful.
- Create interpretive and educational materials such as brochures, posters, audio guides, and interactive components to enhance visitor engagement.
- Monitor trends in museum exhibition design and proactively incorporate new technologies and methodologies to elevate the visitor experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Museum Studies, Exhibition Design, Fine Arts, or a related discipline. Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in exhibition development or a closely related field. Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite). Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments. Familiarity with interactive media, digital displays, and multimedia technologies. Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with attention to detail.
- Salary: $51,693.41 (Annually)
- To apply: Send resume/curriculum vitae and contact information to james.hill@mmns.ms.gov
Assistant Park Manager (Clarkco State Park)
About this Position: This position involves administrative and supervisory responsibilities at Clarkco State Park in Clarke County. Relocation to the park is required, and housing is provided. Duties include oversight of the park’s overall operations, with a focus on organizing and supervising park work crews. The position is responsible for directing subordinate employees to ensure the efficient daily operation and maintenance of park facilities. This role reports directly to the Park Manager.
What You'll Need to be Successful: Soft Skills: An exceptional work ethic that includes integrity, honesty, discipline, responsibility, and accountability is essential. Employees must exhibit professional customer service and communication skills when dealing with the public, management, and subordinates. Supervisory Skills: Employees must possess excellent time management, delegation, multi-tasking, and organizational skills. Proficiency in forward planning, strategic thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision making is necessary. The ability to motivate and mentor subordinates is also important. A working knowledge of basic office tools, the ability to maintain records, and the capability to prepare reports are required. Employees must also have a clear understanding of Agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Technical Skills: Employees should have knowledge of parks and grounds operations and maintenance, as well as familiarity with the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work. They must demonstrate the ability to perform parks and grounds maintenance and use tools and equipment effectively.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of experience
- Salary: $41,469.12 (Annually)
- Open Date: 10/28/2025
- Closing Date: 11/14/2025 11:59 PM
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Park Manager (George Cossar State Park)
About this Position: This position is located at George Cossar State Park in Oakland, MS. Relocation to the Park is required for this position. Duties will include administrative and supervisory work of the state park in the overall operation of the facility. Directs the general management of policy development, program planning, and coordination, and the evaluation of policy or organizational changes and new programs. Park Manager supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.
What You'll Need to be Successful: In order to be successful, this supervisory position requires employees to demonstrate the following: Soft Skills Exceptional work ethic that includes integrity, honesty, discipline, responsibility and accountability. Professional customer service and communication skills in dealing with the public, management, and subordinates. Supervisory Skills Excellent time management, delegation, multi-tasking, and organizational skills. Proficiency in forward planning, strategic thinking, problem solving/conflict resolution, and decision making. Skillfulness in motivating and mentoring subrogates. A working knowledge of basic office tools, maintaining records, and preparing reports. A clear understanding of Agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Technical Skills Knowledge of parks and grounds operations and maintenance. Knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work. Ability to perform parks and grounds maintenance. Ability to use tools and equipment effectively.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience. Agency Preferred Qualifications: Residence at the park is a required and provided by the Agency.
- Salary: $45,201.34 (Annually)
- Open Date: 10/30/2025
- Closing Date: 11/18/2025 11:59 PM
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Senior Biologist - Fisheries NE Region
About this Position: This is a fisheries biologist position in Northeast Mississippi (Tupelo, MS, Starkville, MS, Columbus, MS). Sportfish management for Northeast MS public water bodies. Specific duties include: fish sampling, vegetation control, creel surveys, youth fishing rodeos, fish habitat enhancement, application of fertilizer and lime to state fishing lakes, conducting private pond checks, assisting the public with general fisheries questions.
What You'll Need to be Successful: This position will require technical knowledge and experience in freshwater fisheries management. The applicant should have good organizational skills, good computer skills, good time management skills, have good written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work on a team, adaptability, problem solving, and strong work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 4-6 years of experience. **Hiring Agency Qualifications: Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge of warm-water sportfish management.
- Salary: $52,796.07(Annually)
- Open Date: 10/30/2025
- Closing Date: 11/3/2025 11:59 PM
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