Fishing Clinic Instructor

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Date:
Feb 23, 2026

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60644
Job

Requisition
Closing Date: 03/09/2026
Agency:
Department of Natural Resources
Class

Title:

CONSERVATION EDUCATION REP (09300)
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $4,586 monthly;
Full Salary Range $4,586-$6,228 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Cook

Number of Vacancies : 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

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.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Conservation Education Representative located at Columbus Park. Under general supervision of site staff, the Conservation Education Representative 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.

• Under general direction of the Illinois Urban Fishing Program Manager, develops and executes the Conservation Education Program for the Urban Fishing Program in Chicago/Region II.
• 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…