Seasonal Kane Co. Forest Preserve Positions Available

KANE COUNTY, IL — The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is seeking applicants for several seasonal positions and internships.

The following seasonal positions are available through the forest preserve district: campground attendant, horticulturist/garden seasonal, horticulturist intern, human resources specialist, mechanic specialist, naturalist intern, natural resources technician, public relations intern and ranger technicians intern/seasonal, according to a news release from the Kane County Forest Preserve District.

Most positions require the applicants to be at least 18 years or older. The naturalist intern may be 16 years old or older and the campground attendant and horticulturist intern must be 21 years old or older, according to the news release.

All openings are for for full-time positions except the human resources specialist opening, which is a part-time position. All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to maintain an enthusiastic, courteous, positive attitude and team spirit, according to the news release.

Job duties differ by position. The forest preserve district provided the following details regarding the openings:

• Campground attendants will provide information and answer questions to campers and the public, collect fees; operate campground check-in stations and inspect and clean grounds. Morning and afternoon shifts are available on Sunday through Saturday and shifts may include holidays.
• The horticulturist/garden seasonal opening will be responsible for carrying out the proper pruning and horticulture practices of existing plant materials and maintain the gardens and grounds of Fabyan Forest Preserve. Hours are typically 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and will include some Saturdays.
• The horticulturist intern will devise and document plans for maintaining the historical garden, carry-out proper pruning and horticultural practices of existing plant materials, assist with budgets, coordinate and help install landscape plans and maintain the grounds of Fabyan Forest Preserve and other areas as assigned. Hours are typically 7 am. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
• The human resources specialist will participate in the recruitment process, assist with safety inspections and communications, maintain the district’s volunteer database, digitize and organize files and provide assistance with special events and workdays. This is a part-time position and hours vary depending on candidate’s availability and may include weekends and evenings.
• The mechanic specialist will assist the mechanic in a variety of daily tasks including performing inspections of vehicles, basic maintenance of vehicles and equipment and driving equipment to job sites. Hours are typically 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Thursday.
• The naturalist intern will work with the district’s environmental education staff to plan and conduct various nature programs. Interns will assist in teaching and leading activities, including summer camps, and assist the naturalist staff with daily operation of the nature center. Hours are typically 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and may include weekends, evenings and holidays.
• The natural resources technician will assist field staff with natural areas management tasks including, exotic species management, sign posting and seed harvesting for on-going restoration activities. Hours are typically 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and may include some Saturdays and evenings.
• The public relations intern will assist with district communications; help write, edit and/or design various marketing and communication pieces; monitor and post to district’s social media and website; promote nature programs, and work as a facility assistant, when needed. Hours are typically 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and may include weekends, evenings and holidays.
• The ranger technicians intern/seasonal opening will be responsible for mowing and maintaining picnic areas, trails, parking lots and roadways; performing custodial work as required; assisting with maintenance and repairs of buildings and structures; driving equipment to job sites; and performing routine inspection maintenance on equipment.
• The wildlife technician-research will assist with turtle surveys and tracking; data collection and entry; maintaining and repairing hoop traps; performing natural areas management tasks; and participating in frog, salamander and snake surveys. Hours are typically 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and may include early mornings, evenings and weekends.

For more information, see the “careers” section of the forest preserve district’s website at www.kaneforest.com. All candidates must apply online at http://www.kaneforest.com/careers.