CONSERVATION EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hiring Conservation Education Representatives to promote educational and ecological activities at state parks in Illinois. Responsibilities include presenting programs, developing interpretive plans, training volunteers, and assisting with public outreach. Candidates should have a college degree and experience in public education. The position offers flexible hours and comprehensive benefits.
About the position

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.

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

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

Nice-to-haves
• One (1) year of elementary knowledge of the principles of conservation education.
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• Two (2) years of professional experience in a public education and information program in a public or private agency.
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• One (1) year of experience using cameras, projectors, recorders, and outdoor equipment.
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• One (1) year of experience presenting ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
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• One (1) year of experience preparing reports and keeping records on conservation education activities.
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• One (1) year of experience in public speaking.

Benefits
• Flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits.
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• Top-tier benefits and great retirement packages.