Community Outreach Coordinator chez McHenry County Conservation District

STATUS: Full-time

LOCATION: Ringwood, IL

STARTING SALARY: $57,568-$71,960 (DOQ)

JOB OVERVIEW:

Are you passionate about connecting people with nature and your local community? The McHenry County Conservation District is looking for an individual to represent the District at public events, festivals, and community programs across the County.

In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with local organizations and county partners to create and deliver meaningful, community-based programs and experiences. From hosting fun, educational activities at festivals to coordinating custom programs for local groups and co-hosting events with non-profits and partners in the community, you'll play a key role in building awareness and inspiring connections to the natural world.

What are we looking for? Someone with passion and knowledge in conservation, education and outreach who can make a difference through positive interaction with others in a variety of age groups. Due to the overarching responsibilities of designing, implementing, coordinating, administering, supervising and evaluating education programs, this individual must be organized with strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong candidates will have experience facilitating and leveraging community partnerships. Furthermore, because many community events take place outside regular hours, we're looking for someone with a flexible schedule who can work frequent evenings and weekends.

Lastly, we are also looking for someone with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Education and/or Interpretation, Outdoor Education, Science Teaching, or related field and four (4) years of related experience in related experience. While not required, some staff or volunteer supervision experience is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CLOSING DATE: 11/21/2025

APPLICATION: Please include a cover letter with your resume.

BENEFITS: As a full-time position, this position is provided with generous benefits including, but not limited to, insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life), holiday pay, paid time off, and IMRF pension.

QUESTIONS: For more information, contact HR 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.

Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/ interview process should notify the Human Resources Manager.

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.