EDUCATION SEASONAL PROGRAM LEADER/INTERN: Eight (8) Temporary, Full-time Positions. Pay: $9.25/hr. Dates: May 23rd- mid August 2016.
Location: McHenry County Conservation District, Crystal Lake, IL and Richmond, Illinois.
Qual: Qualifications for this position include: • Completion of at least two years of a Bachelor’s degree program in environmental education or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • At least 6 months experience working with children in some capacity required. • At least 6 months experience leading natural history and conservation-related programs in an outdoor setting recommended. • Must have strong communication skills necessary to present programs and be able to work as a member of a team. • Must enjoy working with people of all ages, be enthusiastic about our natural world, and be energetic. • Possess a valid, current driver's license with the ability to drive a motorized vehicle to perform various job related functions. • Driving a district vehicle is a requirement to perform the job responsibilities. Therefore, must be able to pass a work related pre-employment drug screening. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work involves working primarily outside in all weather conditions with frequent walking of up to three miles per day that is at times on hilly terrain. The job duties may require the individual to occasionally assist staff in loading and unloading 80-pound canoes onto trailers and to paddle a canoe up to seven miles. Requires a sighted individual (vision corrected to 20/20) to plan and conduct outdoor education programs. This work also requires an individual with normal hearing (corrected to within a normal audible range) for interacting with employees and public. WORK DATES & LOCATION; Start date is May 23rd 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.
Duties: JOB OVERVIEW: The District is currently seeking Seasonal Program Leaders for the 2016 summer season to lead summer environmental education programs, including day camps. Some evening and weekend work is required and scheduling flexibility is a must. Almost all programs are outdoors. Site orientation and training in safety, leadership skills and camp activities is included. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Job responsibilities include: • Work as part of a team to plan and lead summer day camps for children aged 6-18. • Help to develop and lead programs for a variety of audiences, including families with children, adults only, and youth only aged preschool and up. • Promote awareness of the Conservation District’s mission. • Maintain an awareness of worker safety guidelines and standards and apply these in performing daily activities and tasks. • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Appl: Send Cover Letter, Resume, 3 reference and an applicant must complete an online application located at www.mccdistrict.org.
Contact: McHenry County Conservation District, Jenny Heider, HR Manager, 18410 U.S. Hwy 14, Woodstock, IL 60098. Ph: 815-338-6223, Email: jheider@mccdistrict.org, Website: www.mccdistrict.org.
Filing Date: 4/1/16.