Scorer - Loaders

Illinois Department of Natural Resources; Sparta (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a premier recreational complex, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of shooting events. As a Scorer or Loader, you will keep track of competitors' scores, manage target machines, and assist with various event logistics. This position requires a willingness to learn shooting rules and safety protocols while providing excellent support to participants. If you enjoy working outdoors and are available on weekends and holidays, this role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community and contribute to exciting events in a beautiful setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and able to lift 25 pounds.
• Knowledge of firearm safety preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately keep scores for competitors and serve as referee.
• Restock target machines and assist with event setup and cleanup.

Skills

Knowledge of firearm safety

Ability to lift and carry loads up to 25 pounds

Ability to perform physical tasks

Ability to work weekends and holidays

Education

8th grade education

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 46260
Closing Date: 10/31/2025
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title: CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000
Salary: $15-$18 / per hour
Job Type: Hourly
County: Randolph
Number of Vacancies: Up to 100

This is a Contractual position for events held at the World Shooting & Recreational Complex.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Position Overview

Scorers and Loaders are responsible for keeping official tally's of shooters' scores as they compete in events, must be knowledgeable (or willing to learn) official shooting rules and safety protocols and procedures; will restock target throwing machines throughout events; will assist with cleaning fields during/after events; assist with set-up/tear-down and cleaning areas before/after events; wash and distribute water jugs during events; assist with light groundskeeping.

Essential Functions

Scorers will have responsibilities that include:

• Accurately keep/tally scores for competitors.
• Serve as referee for events.

Loaders will have responsibilities that include:

• Ensure target throwing machines always have sufficient amount of targets in them.
• Serve as referee for events.

Scorers/Loaders both have responsibilities that include:

• Assist with other events to set up tables/chairs.
• Wash/distribute water jugs for hydration stations.
• Clean up areas before/after/during events.
• Haul trash, tear down boxes and bail cardboard.
• Litter pick up detail.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires education, knowledge, and mental development equivalent to an 8th grade education.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers knowledge of firearm safety.

Employment Conditions

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position:

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Requires ability to lift, carry, transport loads up to 25 pounds.
• Requires physical condition and ability to perform position responsibilities.
• Requires availability on most weekends; and some nights or holidays for events.
• Ability to alter work schedule to meet the needs of the WSRC including some long shifts up to 9-10 hours.
• Ability to pass background check.
• Required ability to legally be around firearms.

About the Agency

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites - and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment.

The State of Illinois and the Department of Natural Resources are proud to bring you the premiere 1,600 acre World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC). This unique site is located in scenic Southern Illinois near the City of Sparta, close to three airports and less than 50 miles from three metropolitan area including St. Louis, MO.

Work Hours

Various (includes weekends, nights, holidays and potential long shifts for shooting events)
Work Location: World Shooting & Recreational Complex, 1 Main Event Ln, Sparta, Illinois, 62286
Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler
Email: [e-mail]
Phone #: [phone]
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources

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