CONSERVATION EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE

​Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title: CONSERVATION EDUCATION REPRESENT - 09300 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 03/11/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,412 monthly; Full Salary Range $4,412-$5,991 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Jackson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

NOTE: 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  12-32-44935 

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

 

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
 

 

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire Conservation Education Representatives (CER’s) to work at multiple state park locations throughout Illinois. Under the general supervision of the site staff, the CER will be engaged in a variety of activities to promote the recreational, educational, and ecological aspects of these sites. CERs will work to coordinate, develop, and present site-relevant interpretive programming to visitors and special groups for outreach, and for other off-site programming as needed. The ideal candidate will develop, implement, and conduct the public Interpretive Programs which highlight the unique features of that site. This involves coordinating public use of the areas, leading walking, and hiking tours, designing presentations, working with schools, working with volunteer staff, and assisting in media relations.  We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, presents programs, activities and events to the general public, school groups, and special interest groups at Giant City State Park
• Develops a familiarity with department rules, regulations, and park history
• Develops and implements the natural or outdoor recreational site’s interpretive program plan
• Assists in the training of volunteers for ongoing needs or special events
• Interprets departmental rules and regulations regarding hunting, camping and fishing.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Requirement

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

Preferred Qualifications

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