CONSERVATION EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE
Job Posting for CONSERVATION EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE at State of Illinois
Agency : Department of Natural Resources
Closing Date/Time: 04/04/2024
Salary: $4,110/month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Rock Island
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 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 12-35-35936
Essential Functions
- Copies, 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. Develops 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
- Interprets departmental rules and regulations regarding hunting, camping, and fishing
- Presents programs and gives tours
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. 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 and/or historical 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 in public speaking
4. One (1) year of experience using cameras, projectors, recorders, and outdoor equipment
5. One (1) year of experience presenting ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
6. One (1) year of experience preparing reports and keeping records on conservation education activities
Employment Conditions
1. Ability to pass background check
2. Valid driver’s license
3. Ability to travel
Work Hours: Wed-Sun; 7:30am-4pm with 1 hour lunch
Work Location: Black Hawk, 1510 46th Ave, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201
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).
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:
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