Fishing Clinic Instructor

Overview

Job Requisition : 53494
Closing Date: 02/26/2026
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class

Title:

CONSERVATION EDUCATION REP (09300)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,586 monthly;
Full Salary Range $4,586-$6,228 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Peoria
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: N/A

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITION THAT WILL NOT EXCEED SIX MONTHS.

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number: 12-45-53494

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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Conservation Education Representative (CER) to work in Glen Oak Park for the Office of Land Management. Under general supervision of site staff, the CER will possess and handle live fish and bait in an interactive fishing clinic designed to instill an appreciation and understanding of conservation ethics, sport fishing techniques and tackle, fish ecology and identification;

gather data and assemble information; compose newspaper and magazine releases interpreting the Urban Fishing Program activities. Glen Oak Park's three-acre lagoon and its nearby amphitheater remain among the Peoria park District's more prominent landmarks. We welcome qualified applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

• Under general direction of the Northwestern Urban Fishing Program Manager, develops and executes the Conservation Education Program for the Urban Fishing Program in Peoria County.
• Serves as program liaison with media outlets.
• Participates in staff meetings relating to the development and presentation of education and information material.
• Interprets and promotes the Urban Fishing Program's services and activities.
• Develops and establishes new and more effective methods of clinic instructions.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

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

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

Applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies…