The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking instructors for summer fishing clinics across central Illinois.

The clinics are part of the department’s Urban Fishing Program.

The temporary positions take place over the summer months, making them good options for teachers, retirees, students, and others who hope to educate people about fishing skills and local ecology.

Available spots are based in the following locations: Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, Peoria and Springfield.

The deadline to apply is Feb. 16. To learn more about the positions, qualifications and how to apply, visit https://bit.ly/IDNRjobs. Look for positions titled “conservation education representative (Urban Fishing Program)”

The Illinois Urban Fishing Program was established in 1985 to teach people of all ages to fish, to provide better local fishing opportunities, and to offer participants an understanding of and a greater appreciation for natural resources.