Illinois Emiquon Summer Interpreter
Job Type: Part-time Company/Location: The Nature Conservancy, Lewistown, IL
Illinois Emiquon Summer Interpreter Job Description
The Illinois Emiquon Summer Interpreter leads tours, acts as a docent at our visitor center, administers a visitor survey, and works to help visitors learn about and connect to the conservation work at Emiquon and TNC. The Summer Interpreter maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public and may open and close preserve(s) to the visiting public.
Responsibilities & Scope:
• Will interact with visitors; work with and interact with volunteer stewards.
• Works under close or infrequent supervision.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain to assist with stewardship duties, lead hikes on moderate trails, and assist visitors into and out of vehicles as needed.
• Most Saturdays and Sundays are required, but not necessarily the entire day; otherwise flexible 15-20 hours per week.
This is a part-time (average 15-20 hours per week), short-term position starting May and ending in late summer. The position is located at Emiquon Preserve near Lewistown, IL and optional housing may be available.
Illinois Emiquon Summer Interpreter Job Qualifications/Requirements
• High school diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience
• Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, or similar equipment).
• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide or pesticide application).
• Experience in customer service and communicating with various audiences.
• Experience using computers/tablets and common software apps.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Ability to follow instructions from colleagues/coworkers/team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
Illinois Emiquon Summer Interpreter Salary Range
$16/hour
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(Added: March 20 2025 at 9:17 am)
