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Education Program Coordinator I

McHenry County Conservation District

Ringwood, Illinois

Job Type Permanent
Salary $54,827 - $61,680 per year
Deadline Feb 15, 2026
Experience 0 - 1 years

JOB OVERVIEW:   

Share your passion for environmental and outdoor education with others through school field trips, public programming, and special events! Develop, promote, and implement educational programs for various audiences throughout the County at Conservation District sites and facilities.             

What are we looking for? Someone with passion and knowledge for the outdoors and environmental education who can make a difference through positive interaction with others in various age groups in a professional manner. Due to the overarching responsibilities of designing, implementing, coordinating, administering, and evaluating education programs, this individual must be organized with strong verbal and written communication skills. Furthermore, there will be some required work that involves evening and weekend events or programs.

Lastly, we are also looking for someone with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Education and/or Interpretation, Outdoor Education, or related field and a minimum of one (1) year of related experience in environmental/ education program delivery. However note, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

CLOSING DATE:  February 15, 2026

BENEFITS: As a full-time position, this position is provided with generous benefits including, but not limited to, insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life), holiday pay, paid time off, and IMRF pension.  

Category Admin & Leadership , Environmental Education
Tags Naturalist