Dear seniors and recent grads,
Are you a looking for a rewarding summer job? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has a fantastic opportunity for you!
Join Us as a Conservation Education Representative: This summer, we are excited to offer unique positions for recent grads who enjoy working with youth and are passionate about the outdoors. As a Conservation Education Representative (CER), you'll be a part of a team making a difference in various parks around the state. Deadlines vary from January 18-24. Please apply early.
Your Role:
- Teach and Inspire: You will show young people how to fish and teach them about looking after our natural world. Your work will help them love and care for nature.
- Work Outside: Leave the classroom behind for the summer and teach in the fresh air, surrounded by the beauty of parks.
- Meet Other Teachers: You will join other educators who share your love for nature and teaching. This is a great chance to make new friends and learn new things.
- Get Paid Well: We value your hard work and dedication. You'll earn $4,139.00 a month for bringing your skills and passion to our team.
Locations & Application Details: **Other opportunities are available elsewhere in the state. Please click here to review all CER openings.**
- Marquette Park | 6743 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL: Click here to apply
- Columbus Park | 500 S Central, Chicago, IL: Click here to apply
- Gompers Park | 4222 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL: Click here to apply
- Garfield Park | 100 N Central Park, Chicago, IL: Click here to apply
- Jackson Park | 6401 S Stoney Island, Chicago, IL: Click here to apply
- Sherman Park | 1301 W 52nd St, Chicago, IL: Click here to apply
- Washington Park | 5531 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL: Click here to apply
- McKinley Park | 2210 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL: Click here to apply
- Humboldt/Douglas Park | 1440 N Humboldt / 1400 S. California, Chicago, IL: Click here to apply
Deadlines vary from January 18-24. Please apply early!
Questions? For more information, please contact:
Chicago: Jonathan Schlesinger at DNR.urbanfishing.Chicago@Illinois.gov Interested in Programs in Chicago, please fill out this form (https://bit.ly/3RD6i8G).
Northern Illinois: north of I-80, includes cities surrounding Chicago, Rockford, Moline, and Rock Island, Frank Sladek at Frank.Sladek@Illinois.gov.
Central Illinois: south of I-80 and north of I-70 (not including Alton/Grafton), includes cities of Quincy, Macomb, Peoria, Springfield, Champaign, Decatur, Danville, and Bloomington, Van Grissom at Van.Grissom@Illinois.gov.
Southern Illinois: South of I-70, including Alton, Edwardsville, Mt. Vernon, Carbondale, East Cape Girardeau, and Cairo please contact Scott Isringhausen at Scott.Isringhausen@Illinois.gov
This opportunity is more than a summer job. It's your chance to impact young lives and deepen their connection with nature. We hope you’ll consider joining us this summer!
