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Employment Opportunities

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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 or Part-Time Employment

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There are no positions available at this time.

2024 Seasonal Employment

Golf Maintenance - Atwood Homestead, Macktown, Ledges Golf Courses
This position performs routine manual labor tasks at the golf course as assigned. Work hours may vary, and may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A forty-hour work week is not guaranteed, depending on weather conditions and workload. $15/hour, commensurate with experience. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Preserve Maintenance - South Area
This position will work in our south area forest preserves. Tasks include mowing, trimming, litter clean-up, and janitorial tasks. This position is seasonal through end of October, weekdays (6:00 am to 2:30 pm), with some weekends, up to 40 hours per week. $15/hour. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Beverage Cart Attendant - Atwood Homestead, Macktown, Ledges Golf Courses
This position greets guests daily and communities with the in a friendly, professional, and courteous manner. Provides excellent on-course beverage service to our golfers.   Hours vary; typical hours are 8 am to 2 pm; includes weekend/holiday hours.  You must be at least 21 years old. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.

2025 Seasonal Employment

Food & Beverage Associate - Atwood Homestead, Macktown, Ledges Golf Courses
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.
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