ABOUT US
The McHenry County Conservation District's mission is to preserve, restore, and manage natural areas and open spaces for their intrinsic value and for the benefit of present and future generations.

Since 1971, McHenry County Conservation District has been protecting natural areas, preserving our water sources, enhancing wildlife habitats and improving outdoor education and recreational opportunities.
 
Today, the District manages over 25,800 acres of diverse open land, including woodlands, prairies, wetlands, ponds, creeks, and rivers. With 35 sites open to the public, visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, paddling, fishing, and picnicking. These wide open spaces provide nearly endless opportunities for year-round exploration to over one million visitors.
 
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Join a leading organization in open space preservation and conservation stewardship! We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Marketing and Education to lead our strategic communications, public relations and outreach efforts. This pivotal role involves shaping and executing our marketing strategies while overseeing educational programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic marketing, cultivating collaborations, and demonstrating inspirational leadership skills. They should also be adept at managing complex, multi-faceted projects, including budget management and fundraising, and be an effective communicator with professional acumen.

 

What are we looking for? A candidate would hold a Bachelor's degree (B. A./ B.S.) from four-year college or university with major course work in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, advertising, political science, recreation and park administration or related field, Master’s degree preferred, with a minimum of seven (7) years related experience in production of written and audio-visual promotional materials, sales, fundraising, marketing, public relations, crisis communications and at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

 

To better understand your skills and accomplishments, we ask candidates who are invited for an interview to bring a portfolio of their work to the interview. Your portfolio should include examples of:

 

CLOSING DATE: August 18, 2024

INITIAL INTERVIEWS: August 22-28, 2024
 SECOND ROUND INTERVIEWS: September 5-11, 2024

TENTATIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: November 1, 2024

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.  

APPLICATION:  Interested applicants will need to furnish a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, three (3) letters of recommendation (recently dated) and three (3) professional references at the time of applying for the position. In addition, the applicant is required to answer three (3) questions at the time of completing the application. Full position description and online application can be located at https://mccdistrict.applicantpro.com/jobs/ . For questions, contact Human Resources at 815-451-8244. 

 

 

The Village of Itasca is excited to announce the creation of a new Communications Specialist position primarily responsible for maintaining Village-wide communication efforts and coordinating community events. This full-time position, reporting to the Assistant to the Village Administrator, will play a pivotal role in promoting the Village of Itasca across media platforms.

 

  

 

 

The anticipated starting salary for this position is $60,000 -$65,000 plus an excellent benefits package including IMRF pension participation. As an FLSA exempt position, this position allows for flexibility in work hours under the direction of the Assistant to the Village Administrator.

 

To be considered for this position, apply at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/1f3e5d9a-3f3f-42f5-836e-95c8b4616589/VILLAGE-OF-ITASCA.  Interested candidates should be prepared to submit a writing sample and examples of marketing materials (e.g., brochures, social media posts, email campaigns, etc).

 

Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 9, 2024. The application review and interview process will begin immediately as the position is currently vacant.

 

The Village of Itasca is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The Village of Lisle is looking for a Community Engagement Specialist! We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual who will grow and enhance services and events aimed at engaging with the community. As a key member of the Village Manager’s Office, the selected candidate will build long-lasting relationships between community members and the Village to foster fruitful partnerships that benefit the Lisle community.

Under the direction of the Assistant to the Village Manager, the Community Engagement Specialist will be tasked with developing a plan for advancing Village communication efforts, researching and devising best-practice community engagement methods, crafting and conducting surveys to inform the delivery of Village services, and collecting, maintaining, and interpreting data for reporting. This individual will serve as the main contact for marketing, planning, and coordination of Village events such as Lights of Lisle, Independence Day Celebrations, Sustainable Saturday and National Night Out.

Serve as primary manager of the Village’s communication platforms including social media and website; plan and generate content that is accurate, up-to-date, and dynamic that aims to engaging with audiences; respond to questions and inquiries; implement tactics to increase reach and engagement. 

Serve as the main contact for development, marketing, planning, and coordination of Village events. Provide organizational support and assistance for economic development marketing efforts and events run by community stakeholders. 

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to attend meetings or special events, as needed, to take photos/videos of happenings in the Village to produce materials and communications.

Research, devise, and carry out best-practice community engagement methods.

Under supervision, proactively disseminate concise and timely information regarding Village services, pending development, special projects and initiatives, topical issues, potential hazards and emergencies, community events, and other priority subjects of information; coordinates the production and distribution of a newsletter and other printed communications.

Build suitable and collaborative partnerships with resident groups and other community organizations to best inform the development, planning, and administering events/programs that best contribute to a welcoming community and high quality of life.

Continuously identify, develop and use interactive and innovative technologies to inform and engage the community; develop, plan, and schedule specific communication and outreach strategies to reach all populations found within the community.

Facilitate the development and implementation of creative engagement efforts that build bridges and provide community members more opportunity to learn about, discuss, and participate in key community issues.

Create and edit visual content including complex video, motion graphics, and photographic, audio and other content; develop event flyers, posters and eye-catching social media graphics.

Coordinate the review process for commercial filming permits.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent is desired, plus 2-3 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or a similar field. 

This position is FLSA exempt with an excellent benefit package, including health and life insurance, IMRF pension, vacation time, paid holidays and sick days. Starting salary range for this position is $61,657-72,447 DOQ.

Candidates are encouraged to apply by July 31, 2024 by applying online at https://www.villageoflisle.org/