VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
SUMMER JOB OPENING
FORESTRY INTERN
Student Intern wanted for temporary employment for Summer 2026 with the municipal Forestry Division.
Job assignments will include data updating for computerized tree inventory, scouting for disease, responding to service requests, and working with municipal forestry crews.
Desirable qualities: excellent tree identification skills, some computer course work, 1 or 2 years college level training in arboriculture or related field, and valid driver’s license.
Pay rate: $18.00 to $22.00/hour depending on qualifications (40 hour work week)
The Village of Mount Prospect (population 56,265) is a Chicago suburb with over 25,000 municipally-owned trees. Mount Prospect has an established, award-winning urban forestry program. This job opportunity will provide the successful applicant with invaluable “hands-on” experience in preparation for an urban forestry career. To apply, contact:
Mount Prospect Public Works Department
Forestry/Grounds Division
1700 W. Central Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
847-870-5640
Email: dhull@mountprospect.org
To apply, download an employment application at the Village website: www.mountprospect.org (tab: How Do I / Employment), or call to request that an application be mailed to you. Then return the completed application, along with a copy of your resume, to the Forestry/Grounds Division.
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