Crew Leader, Forest Preserve Experience Program

Job description

Crew Leader, Forest Preserve Experience Program Reports to: Youth and Engagement Corps Manager Open until filled | Start Date: June 15, 2026 Hourly Rate: $23.50 per hour: 8am - 3pm, Monday-Thursday 7:15 am to 2:15 pm, Monday-Thursday Organization: Mission: We unite people to protect, promote, and care for the forest preserves in Cook County. Our community advocates for the responsible management of the nearly 70,000 acres of forest preserves in Cook County through advocacy, engagement, and stewardship of the land. Some of the best natural areas in Illinois are right here in Cook County, right outside your urban backdoor. Join our team and help us ensure they are here for the next 100 years. Friends is an organization that gets things done with our members, volunteers, staff, board, and partners. We believe in work-life balance and are here for the marathon, not the sprint (not that we don’t sprint on a regular basis). - 30 hours paid training, June 15-18 & June 22-25, 2026 - 28 hours per week, June 29 through July 30, 2026 Operating Budget: $3,750,000: Summary: Friends of the Forest Preserves seeks Crew Leaders to be part of the Forest Preserve Experience (FPE) leadership team. FPE...