Fishing Clinic Instructor

Job Requisition : 53759

Closing Date: 03/09/2026

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Class

Title:

CONSERVATION EDUCATION REP (09300)

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

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: 2

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code: N/A

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.

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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number: 12-45-53759

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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire Conservation Education Representatives located in Des Plaines. Under general supervision of site staff, the Conservation Education Representatives 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. We welcome qualified applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

• Under general direction of the Norhteastern Illinois Urban Fishing Program Manager, develops and executes the Conservation Education Program for the Urban Fishing Program in the assigned area.
• 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 reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in journalism, English, or public speaking.

• Elementary knowledge of the principles of conservation education
• Two (2) years of professional experience in a public education and information program in a public or private agency
• One (1) year of experience in public speaking
• One (1) year of experience using cameras, projectors, recorders, and outdoor equipment
• One (1) year of experience presenting ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
• One (1) year of experience preparing reports and keeping records on conservation education activities
• One (1) year of fishing experience

Applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

• Requires…