Administrative Support Specialist

STATUS: Part-Time (Ave 10-20 hours per week)

LOCATION: Lost Valley Visitor Center / Remote

WAGE: $24.63-$26.16 per hour (DOQ)

Play a role in helping to ensure that McHenry County's public open spaces, natural resources, water and wildlife are preserved and restored to benefit our way of life and that of future generations. The McHenry County Conservation Foundation (MCCF) is looking for a part-time Administrative Support Specialist to provide high-level administration, coordination, and operational support to the Executive Director of McHenry County Conservation Foundation.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a mission-driven, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, maintains confidentiality, and is committed to providing outstanding administrative support.

Qualified candidates will possess an Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in secretarial science, business office management, or a related field, along with a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

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.