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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
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Executive Director
The Forest Preserve District of Winnebago County is seeking an Executive Director to serve as its chief executive officer. The Executive Director is the senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all operations of the District including land management, conservation efforts, partnership development and coordination, community outreach, and financial health. View the complete job description here.
Golf Course Mechanic (Macktown Golf Course)
Maintains and repairs golf course and clubhouse equipment and facilities as needed. Must have a professional working knowledge of automobile, truck, mowing equipment, sprinkler systems, and golf cart maintenance. The typical schedule during golf season (April - November), is six days per week: Monday - Thursday 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Typical winter hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Golf Course Technician
To assist Golf Course Manager(s) with day to day maintenance operations at all three Forest Preserve Golf Courses including providing for the supervision of seasonal work staff engaged in golf course maintenance. Typical Spring thru Fall hours are approximately 6:00 a.m.--2:30 p.m. weekdays. Weekends & Holiday work requires alternating and various hours with some occasional overtime work. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
North Area Ranger
This entry-level position serves as a caretaker of the forest preserves with responsibility for maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and accessibility of green space. In addition, this role assists the Senior Ranger and Area Manager as necessary and appropriate, as well as customer service support, as this position is often the initial contact person for the public. Typical winter hours are weekdays, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., and no weekends (except for on-call snowplowing on a rotating basis). Summer hours are from 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on weekdays, with rotating weekends/holidays required. 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.
Golf Course Maintenance I - Atwood Homestead, Macktown, Ledges Golf Courses
Performs routine manual labor tasks at the golf course as assigned. Work hours may vary, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A forty-hour work week is not guaranteed, depending on weather conditions and workload. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Golf Course Maintenance II - Atwood Homestead, Macktown, Ledges Golf Courses
Performs routine manual labor tasks at the golf course as assigned. Work hours may vary, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A minimum of thirty-five hours per week is required. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Golf Course Cashier - Atwood Homestead, Macktown, Ledges Golf Courses
Registers golfers for play; rents District golf carts; sells golf merchandise; operates computerized point of sale system; performs all duties in a helpful and courteous manner. 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. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Golf Outside Attendant - Atwood Homestead, Macktown, Ledges Golf Courses Performs routine manual labor tasks 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. View the complete job description here.Apply for the position here.
Preserve Maintenance - South
Performs routine unskilled manual labor tasks as assigned. A forty-hour work week is not guaranteed and is dependent on weather conditions and workload. Some weekend and holiday work required. Typical hours are weekdays 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m./rotating weekends 5:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Preserve Maintenance - North
Performs routine unskilled manual labor tasks as assigned. A forty-hour work week is not guaranteed and is dependent on weather conditions and workload. Some weekend and holiday work required. Typical hours are weekdays 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m./rotating weekends 5:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
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