CONSERVATION EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE - Urgent

We are looking for a capable CONSERVATION EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE to join our exceptional team at State of Illinois in Belknap, IL.
Growing your career as a Full Time CONSERVATION EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE is a great opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in leadership, persuasion and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of CONSERVATION EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE at State of Illinois today!

Agency : Department of Natural Resources 
Closing Date/Time: 04/20/2023  
Salary:  $2,464.00 per month

Seasonal - not to exceed 6 months
Job Type: Salaried Part Time
County:  Johnson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

NOTE: POSITION IS TO ASSIST WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES BEGINNING SPRING 2023.

THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITION THAT WILL NOT EXCEED SIX MONTHS.

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  12-32-24118

Position Overview

The Conservation Education Representative position at Cache River State Natural Area will fill the need of developing, executing and presenting programs, activities and events to the general public, school groups and special interests groups. Prepares and delivers educational information designed to instill appreciation and understanding of conservation ethics, as well as ingrain an environmental awareness for park visitors. 

Job Responsibilities

1. Under general direction, presents programs, activities and events to the general public, school groups, and special interest groups at Ferne Clyffe, Cache River, and Tunnel Hill:

• Prepares and delivers educational information designed to instill appreciation and understanding of conservation ethics.
• Gathers information to distribute to park visitors about environmental awareness.

 

2. Develop a familiarity with department rules, regulations, and park history:

• Develops working knowledge of park history, park geologic features and trail system by training pamphlets and exploring the state ground.
• Answers questions to the public regarding historical, ecological, and recreational aspects of the park and surrounding area.

 

3. Develops and implements the natural or outdoor recreational site’s interpretive program plan:

• Inspects trail conditions by walking park grounds.
• Plans evening and daytime visitor activities, which include foot, aquatic, and automotive tours.
• Prepares press releases for use by the local or area news media.
• Organizes and schedules interpretive programming efforts with area educators to maximize benefits for visiting school groups.
• Plants trees and/or prairie grass with school groups.
• Plans and constructs temporary exhibits and displays for the site’s interpretive center and makes alterations and improvements to the center.
• Maintains and updates social media outlets.
• Travels throughout the region.

 

4. Assists in the training of volunteers for ongoing needs or special events:

• Organizes and schedules volunteers for events throughout the park.
• Provides guidance and instruction to volunteers on proposed projects.
• Monitors projects to ensure volunteers have required equipment.

 

5. Interprets departmental rules and regulations regarding hunting, camping, and fishing. 6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in journalism, English or public speaking.

Preferred Qualifications

1. One (1) year of elementary knowledge of the principles of conservation education
2. Two (2) years of professional experience in a public education and information program in a public or private agency
3. One (1) year of experience using cameras, projectors, recorders, and outdoor equipment.
4. One (1) year of experience presenting ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
5. One (1) year of experience preparing reports and keeping records on conservation education activities
6. One (1) year of experience in public speaking

Employment Conditions

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

1. Ability to pass background check.
2. Valid driver’s license.
3. Ability to travel.

Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois’ natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites – and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.

 

The Office of Land Management (OLM) oversees nearly 400 individual parcels of land and institutes a wide variety of programs and activities advocating outdoor recreation through sustainable use, conservation, and preservation. The Historic Sites Division of the Office of Land Management oversees 57 Historic Sites, Monuments, and Memorials. OLM facilitates activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites, to hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping.

Work Hours: Wed. - Sun. 8:30AM - 4:30PM with half hr. lunch.
Work Location: Cache River State Natural Area, 930 Sunflower Ln Belknap, IL 62908-1000
Agency Contact:  

Vicky Fowler

Email: View email address on illinois.jobs2web.com

Phone #:Show phone number

Job Family: Environmental & Natural Resources

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• View email address on illinois.jobs2web.com
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Benefits of working as a CONSERVATION EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE in Belknap, IL:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package