Seasonal Employment

Preserve Maintenance – North/South Areas.
Perfect for those who enjoy working outdoors or are interested in entering a career in the parks and recreation field, you’ll perform routine grounds keeping tasks amid beautiful surroundings!  Mowing, trimming, litter pickup, and facility cleaning are just some of the varied tasks. You must be at least 17 years old and have a valid driver’s license.  Weekend work is required. View complete job description here. Apply for the position here.

Campground Attendant – Sugar River Forest Preserves.
Serves as an informational source to the public with respect to the campground, activities within the preserve, and community attractions. Represents the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County 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 8:00am and 11:00pm. You must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license. View complete job description here. Apply for the position here.

Golf Course Maintenance – Atwood Homestead, Ledges, Macktown Golf Courses. 
Perfect for those who enjoy working outdoors or are interested in entering a career in turf management, you’ll perform routine grounds keeping tasks amid beautiful golf course surroundings!  Mowing, trimming, litter pickup, and facility cleaning are just some of the varied tasks. Work hours may vary, and may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.  Must be at least 17 years old with a valid driver’s license. View complete job description here. Apply for the position here.

Outside Attendant – Atwood Homestead, Ledges, Macktown Golf Courses.
We need a go-getter who keeps golf operations running smoothly!  You’ll get our golf carts ready each morning, assist with the driving range, check bunkers to ensure they are freshly raked, fill divots, repair ball marks, assist with pace of play, and more!  Hours vary. You must be at least 17 years old. View complete job description here. Apply for the position here.

Cashier – Atwood Homestead, Ledges, Macktown Golf Courses. 
Customer service skills and an eye for detail are needed for this role. You’ll register golfers, sell golf merchandise and maintain our golf shop and locker rooms. You’ll be responsible for bank deposits, reporting and more. Hours vary, and you must be at least 18 years old. View complete job description here. Apply for the position here.

Food & Beverage Associate – Atwood Homestead, Ledges, Macktown Golf Courses.
Tips are included in this customer-service oriented position, where you’ll utilize proper food handling and preparation techniques for our clubhouse guests.  We provide you with Food Handlers and Basset Certification!  Hours vary.  You must be at least 21 years old. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.

Seasonal Assistant – Central Shop.
Assist our full-time trades department staff performing routine unskilled manual labor tasks.  Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.  View complete job description here. Apply for the position here.

Natural Resource Assistant
This position assists with the restoration of ecological conditions that will sustain and preserve native plant and animal communities in the county’s prairies, wetlands and woodlands. As part of the Natural Resource department, performs routine unskilled manual labor tasks as assigned.  Must be at least 17 years old and have a valid driver’s license. View complete job description here. Apply for the position here.