Stewardship Outreach Seasonal

JOB OVERVIEW

Gain experience in the field of volunteer stewardship while working with volunteer groups doing land management activities and outreach to local community! Furthermore the individual in this role will be trained onthejob for most tasks.

This individual will assist the Stewardship Ecologist with leading volunteer groups for restoration activities such as removing invasive brush seed collection seeding tree planting/caging fence removal herbicide treatment hand pulling weeds and other seasonal activities as needed. Officerelated tasks will include mapping work in GIS recording volunteer hours contacting/meeting with partner organizations (especially those that that serve historically underrepresented groups) and planning culturally relevant accessible restoration activities for interested groups. If interested individuals will have the opportunity to do plant/wildlife monitoring participate in research and assist other natural resources staff with projects.

What are we looking for The individual should possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills an interest in connecting our community with conservation efforts and a willingness to learn. Nontraditional students and professionals looking to change careers are welcome to apply. There is a minimum education requirement of being a high school graduate. Course work with an emphasis in Biology Environmental Science Biology Natural Resource Management or another related program is preferred but not required. At least 6 six months of experience working with community engagement environmental education volunteer stewardship and/or conservation; or equivalent combination of education training and experience.

For your safety and those around you we require applicants to have a current valid drivers license and complete a preemployment drug screening due to driving being essential to the job.

WORK PERIOD: Typically a 40hour work week Monday through Friday but may be required to work on the weekends or evenings.

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.

BENEFITS: Accrual of paid leave under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act.

STATUS: Fulltime Seasonal

LOCATION: Lost Valley Visitor Center

ANTICIPATED STARTING RATE: $16.50 per hour

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $16.50$24.75 per hour

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

Questions: Contact Human Resources at.

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. We strive for an inclusive culture that encourages supports and celebrates diverse voices in service to conservation.

Further the McHenry County Conservation District (the District) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the District 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 to the application/ interview process should notify the Human Resources Manager.

We require applicants to have a current valid drivers license and complete a preemployment drug screening due to driving being essential to the job.