Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 16 years of age and no older than 22 years of age by June 13, 2025 .(You will be required to provide a birth certificate or Illinois State ID or Passport prior to start of employment.)
Preferred Qualifications
Possess at least 1 season of work experience with the Forest Preserves of Cook County,
OR
at least 1 season of work experience as a Conservation Corp Crew member,
OR
at least 1 season of work experience on property of the Forest Preserves District of Cook County (FPCC) with partners such as the Chicago Zoological Society, Chicago Botanic Garden, Greencorps Chicago, Friends of the Forest Preserves, or Student Conservation Association.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Enthusiasm and passion for nature.
Enthusiasm for learning about conservation and outdoor activities.
Ability to travel to different locations throughout the District and provide own means of transportation.
Outgoing and self-motivated and able to adapt to changing plans and environments.
Ability and willingness to learn new things.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Interest in learning about nature and outdoor activities.
Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Ability to complete tasks unsupervised if working from home.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.