Work for Us
Apply for a Position
The Forest Preserve District offers a variety of full-time, part-time, and other employment opportunities.
To be considered for any position, applicants must complete a digital application for employment. Applications can be completed online or in-person via our headquarters kiosk. All applications must be submitted during the posting period.
Once an applicant completes a profile and signs the application with an electronic signature, we’ll send an email confirmation.
Some positions may require position-related assessments.
Employee Benefits
The Forest Preserve District offers a range of benefits, depending on employment classification, which may include:
- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- Vacation, paid holidays, paid leave, and sick leave
- IMRF pension
- Deferred compensation
- Flexible spending accounts
- Optional term life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
Benefit Summaries
Benefit packages differ depending on employment categories as defined below.
Full-Time (PDF)
Scheduled to work 40 hours per week for an indefinite period
Part-Time (PDF)
Scheduled to work fewer than 40 hours per week for an indefinite period
Other Employment Categories (PDF)
Intermittent — Works on an as-needed basis during certain peak seasons or programs for a variable number of hours per week for an indefinite period. Employees may not be scheduled to work for 10-to-12-week time spans but may be placed on standby.
Seasonal/Pre-Professional/Intern — Works up to 40 hours per week for less than six months, not to exceed 1,000 hours annually. Golf Operations/Enterprise may work a variable number of hours per week up to 52 weeks per year.
Temporary — Works for a limited time or until a particular need is met. Employees may be scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week.
Unless specifically provided for by policy or required by law, positions in employment categories other than full-time or part-time are ineligible to participate in the Forest Preserve District’s fringe benefit programs regardless of the number of hours worked.
An IMRF Employer
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County participates in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, and eligible employees qualify for an IMRF pension. (See IMRF's employer cost and participation discloser information.) If you previously worked for an IMRF employer and are currently receiving or planning on applying for a pension, it is important that you contact IMRF regarding its separation of service and pension rules.
Employment Agreements, Compensations, and Contracts
Have Questions?
For employment information, please contact our Human Resources department. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 630-933-7682 or email foresthr@dupageforest.org.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Our organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
