Work for Us

Jobs

The Forest Preserve District offers a variety of full-time, part-time and seasonal employment opportunities. 

When reviewing available positions on the job board, please be aware of the following coding:

Seas (Seasonal) - Work up to 40 hours per week; typically for less than 6 months

PP (Pre-Professional) - Work schedule or duration is typically a finite time frame; requires additional experience and/or education

ENT (Enterprise) - Works a variable number of hours per week, up to 52 weeks per year (Golf Operations Only)

ITN (Intern) - Works as part of an educational or training program accredited or supported by a college curriculum or degree requirement; work schedule or duration is typically a finite time frame. 

 

Apply for a Position

To be considered for any position, applicants must complete a digital application for employment. Applications can be completed online or in-person at our headquarters from our provided kiosks. All applications must be submitted during the posting periods. Once an applicant completes a profile and signs the application with an electronic signature, we’ll send an email confirmation to verify its receipt.

If you are applying for a clerical position, additional position-related skills tests may be required. 

 

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Benefits are available for full-time employees.

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation & Paid Holidays
• IMRF Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Optional Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Benefits for part-time or intermittent employees may be available and vary. 

Link to IMRF Employer Cost & Participation Information

 

Human Resources

For employment information, please contact our Human Resources department.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal-opportunity employer, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County complies with federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The Forest Preserve District makes all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or other unlawful considerations.