Jobs
As Lake County’s principal guardian of open space and natural areas since 1958, we set the standard in nature and historic preservation, and in outdoor recreation and education. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities, including career and temporary positions, and internships.
Applications are accepted for open positions only.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Lake County Forest Preserves, an Equal Opportunity Employer. Browse through the following to learn about available opportunities. If you have trouble viewing the list of opportunities below, visit our Career Portal.
Youth Conservation Corps
Crew Member Recruitment
Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a summer program designed to employ high school youth in natural resources, construction, and park maintenance related projects.
Crew members work together in teams to build trails and boardwalks, restore natural areas and waterways, and complete basic preserve maintenance projects. Additionally, crew members receive training in first aid, basic work and life skills, construction skills and environmental awareness.
The program runs for eight weeks each summer from mid-June through early August. The application process is now closed. Please check back in 2019.
