Do you thrive in a collaborative environment? Are you passionate about the great outdoors and eager to share your love for nature through educational programs, guided hikes, and engaging activities? If you hold a degree in park and recreation, education, ecology, or a similar field, we invite you to apply for our seasonal Conservation Education Representative positions by April 3! This is a unique opportunity to work at Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks for a six-month period, from May to November. Be sure to review the position description and applicant requirements thoroughly.
Job Requisition ID: 53883
Closing Date: 04/03/2026
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: LaSalle
Number of Vacancies: 3
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.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 12-32-53883
For any questions regarding the position or application process, please reach out to Lisa Sons, Natural Resources Coordinator at Starved Rock State Park, available Wednesday through Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM at lisa.sons@illinois.gov.
