Outdoor Education Program Seasonal Leader (SPRING) at McHenry County Conservation District

STATUS: Spring Part-time, seasonal

LOCATION: Lost Valley Visitor Center (north of McHenry)

ANTICIPATED STARTING RATE: $16.50 per hour

WAGE RANGE: $16.00-$24.00 per hour

JOB OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a chance to work outdoors and inspire others? Become a Spring Outdoor Education Program Leader and use your passion to make a positive difference in the public's lives as part of our dedicated Education Services team! Share your knowledge and passion for the natural environment with diverse audiences, such as kids and adults. Apply today to join our team this spring and work alongside Education Program Coordinators to help implement spring environmental education programs such as Field Studies, School and Community Outreach, and Special Events like Festival of the Sugar Maples at various Conservation Areas within the County!

We're seeking a passionate and adaptable individual to join us this spring! Here's what we need:

• Flexibility: You must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes some evening and weekend shifts and the ability to travel and work between different sites.
• Relevant Experience: At least six months of experience working with children and/or leading conservation-related programs.
• Education/Training: Some post-high school education or specialized training in Environmental Education, Interpretation, or a related field.

Applicants are required to have a current and valid driver's license as driving is an essential job function and to complete a pre-employment drug screening. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and be capable of hiking up to 3 miles while transporting educational supplies.

YOU WILL GAIN FROM THIS EXERIENCE:

1. Gain job experience in the field of environmental education.
2. Enhance your communication and teaching skills working with a variety of age levels.
3. Become knowledgeable in leading nature education activities in a safe manner.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: While we do not provide a formal internship program, if you need to obtain college credits through an internship we are open to further discussing with you the criteria your college is looking for in a program to determine if the District has the time and resources to fulfill those needs.

WORK DATES & LOCATION:

Start date is last week of February, with required training on the morning of February 28th, to middle of May. Employees will be based out of the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, north of McHenry, however, your time will be split between both Lost Valley Visitor Center and Prairieview Education Center in Crystal Lake, IL, with occasionally working other conservation sites.

BENEFITS: Accrual of paid leave under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act.

QUESTIONS: For more information, contact Human Resources at 815-451-8244.

We are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and fairness in our workforce, culture, and programming so that our work reflects and celebrates the communities we serve. We strive for an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices in service to conservation.

Further, the McHenry County Conservation District (the "District") IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or related medical conditions or any other legally protected status.

We require applicants to have a current, valid driver's license and complete a pre-employment drug screening due to driving being essential to the job.