Outdoor Education Program Seasonal Leader

Organization

McHenry County Conservation District

Job Posted

January 12, 2024

Job status

Open

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

Application

Careers

Contact Name

Jenny Heider

Contact Email

jheider@mccdistrict.org

Contact Phone

815-451-8244

Location

IL
United States
Are you looking for a chance to work outdoors? Working with our Education Services team as a summer camp and public program leader and make a positive impact in kids lives! Share your knowledge and passion for the natural environment with diverse audiences. Apply today to join our team this summer in planning and conducting summer environmental education programs at various Conservation Areas within the County!

Summary

What are we looking for? Flexibility as this job requires some evening and weekend work. Also looking for at least six months of related experience working with children and/or leading conservation-related programs and some post high school education and/or training in environmental education/interpretation or related field.

Driving is an essential part of the job, so for your safety and those around you, we require applicants to have a current, valid driver’s license and to complete a pre-employment drug screening. Program responsibilities require you to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and to be capable of canoeing up to seven miles.

YOU WILL GAIN FROM THIS EXERIENCE: 

  1. Gain job experience in the field of environmental education. 
  2. Enhance your communication and teaching skills working with a variety of age levels.
  3. Become knowledgeable in leading camp activities in a safe manner. 

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: While we do not provide a formal internship program, if you need to obtain college credits through an internship we are open to further discussing with you the criteria your college is looking for in a program to determine if the District has the time and resources to fulfill those needs. 

WORK DATES & LOCATION: 

Start date is May 13th, with work ending by mid-August.  Employees will be based out of either the Prairieview Education Center in Crystal Lake or the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, north of McHenry.  If you have a preference, please indicate so in your cover letter. 

CLOSING DATE:  Until filled

APPLICATIONS: Applicant can locate an online application and job description at https://mccdistrict.applicantpro.com/jobs/ .  Must include cover letter and resume. 

QUESTIONS: For more information, contact Human Resources at 815-451-8244.

Compensation Information

$16/hour