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Employment Opportunities
Employment
The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County is dedicated to protecting, conserving, enhancing, and promoting Winnebago County's natural heritage for the environmental, educational, and recreational benefit of present and future generations.
Full-Time Employment​
There are no full-time employment opportunities at this time.
2026 Seasonal Employment
Campground Attendant - Sugar River Forest Preserve Campgrounds
Serves as an informational source to the public with respect to the campground, activities within the preserve, and community attractions. Represents the Forest Preserve District in a positive manner and maintains a working knowledge of rules and regulations in order to effectively communicate and educate campground customers. Processes Point of Sale (P.O.S.) transactions with campground customers, monitors reservations and campground activity. The typical season is mid-April to mid-November. Weekends and Holidays required, with scheduled hours falling primarily on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, between 7:00am and 10:30pm. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Campground Host - Hononegah Forest Preserve Campgrounds
Serves as an informational source to the public with respect to the preserve, activities within the preserve, and community attractions. Represents the Forest Preserve District in a positive manner and maintains a working knowledge of rules and regulations. The typical season is mid-April to mid-November. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Food & Beverage Associate
Promotes and maintains proper food handling and preparation procedures at District golf courses (prepping, cooking and/or storing food) following rules and regulations as set forth by the State of Illinois and the Winnebago County Health Department. Work hours may vary, and include weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays. A forty-hour work week is not guaranteed, and is dependent upon weather conditions and workload. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Natural Resource Assistant
Works to restore the ecological conditions that promote and preserve native plant and animal communities in the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County's prairies, wetlands and woodlands. A forty-hour work week is not guaranteed, and is dependent on weather conditions and workload. Typical workdays are Monday – Friday, 6:00a.m. - 2:30p.m., although an occasional Saturday or overtime work may be required. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
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