CONSERVATION EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE

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Grafton, IL, US, 62037

Agency:  Department of Natural Resources
Closing Date/Time:04/04/2024
Salary:$4,110 per Month
Job Type:Salaried
County:Jersey
Number of Vacancies:1
Plan/BU:RC062

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

All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply 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 Number12-32-35974

Essential Functions

1. Under general direction, presents programs, activities and events to the general public, school groups, and special interest groups at Pere Marquette State Park:
• 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 Qualification

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

Work Hours:Wednesday-Sunday/8am-4pm 1/2 Hour Lunch
Work Location:Pere Marquette, 13112 Visitor Center Ln, Grafton, Illinois, 62037
Agency Contact:Vicky Fowler, 217/785-5387, Vicky.Fowler@illinois.gov

Posting Group:Environmental & Natural Resources

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