Working for the District

Our employees, Board of Commissioners, and volunteers are here to help provide a supportive and friendly working environment that respects and relies on each individual’s expertise, skills and diversity, while also encouraging teamwork.

The District employs approximately 350 full- and part-time employees. Our staff is available to accommodate the more than 3.1 million people who visit DuPage County’s forest preserves each year. Additionally, the District employs over 250 seasonal employees and also has a limited number of internships available to provide young adults with the experience required to pursue a career in conservation.

How To Apply

Applicants must complete an online application for employment to be considered for any position. Kiosks located in the Office of Human Resources at the District Headquarters can also be utilized for application completion.

Applications must be submitted during the posting periods. A confirmation email will be generated upon completion of the applicant profile; however this does not guarantee completion of the application as the electronic signature is required.

If you are applying for a clerical position, additional position-related skills tests may be required.  

When reviewing available positions on the job board, please be aware of the following coding:

Seas (Seasonal) - Work up to 40 hours per week; typically for less than 6 months

PP (Pre-Professional) - Work schedule or duration is typically a finite time frame; requires additional experience and/or education

ENT (Enterprise) - Works a variable number of hours per week, up to 52 weeks per year (Golf Operations Only)

ITN (Intern) - Works as part of an educational or training program accredited or supported by a college curriculum or degree requirement; work schedule or duration is typically a finite time frame.

Employee Benefits

Overview of Available Full-time Employee Benefits

(some benefits may be available but vary for part-time and intermittent employees)

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation & Paid Holidays
• IMRF Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Optional Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Contact Us

Office of Human Resources

P.O. Box 5000, Wheaton, IL 60189-5000
Phone: (630) 933-7682 | FAX: (630) 933-7229 
Email: foresthr@dupageforest.com

Street Address: 3S580 Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL 60189.

(If using MapQuest or similar service, please be sure to enter the street number with NO SPACES. The Forest Preserve District administrative offices are located just one stoplight south of the Naperville Road and Butterfield Road intersection on the West side of the road.)

Hours of Operation

The Office of Human Resources is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are closed on weekends and the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the day after), and Christmas Day.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal-opportunity employer, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County complies with federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The Forest Preserve District makes all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or other unlawful considerations.