Fall Outdoor Education Program Seasonal Leader

Job Title: Fall Outdoor Education Program Seasonal Leader

Status: Fall Part-time, seasonal (varies 24-40 hours/ week)

Location: Lost Valley Visitor Center (north of McHenry)

Anticipated Starting Rate: $16.75 per hour

Wage Range: $16.75-$18.82 per hour

Are you looking for a chance to work outdoors and inspire others? Become a Fall Outdoor Education Program Leader and use your passion to make a positive difference in the public’s life as part of our dedicated Education Services team. Share your knowledge and passion for the natural environment with diverse audiences, including children and adults. Apply today to join our team this fall and work alongside Education Coordinators to implement environmental education programs, including School Field Studies, School and Community Outreach, and Special Events at various Conservation Areas within the County.

The Fall Education Seasonal role also has the unique opportunity to assist with our award‑winning Special Event, the Great Outdoors Beer Trail.

• Flexibility: Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes some evening and weekend shifts and the ability to travel and work between 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 must have a current and valid driver’s license, complete a pre‑employment drug screening, lift up to 50 lbs., and be able to hike up to 3 miles while transporting educational supplies.

Start date is flexible, ideally during the first half of September. Employees will be based out of the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, north of McHenry, but your time will be split between both Lost Valley Visitor Center and Prairieview Education Center in Crystal Lake, IL, with occasional work at other conservation sites.

Until filled.

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.

That is, the McHenry County Conservation District (the “District”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment 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 for the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Manager.