Employment Opportunities
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Daycamp Counselor
Organization/Agency: Darien Park District
Job Title: Daycamp Counselor - Summer Staff
Closing Date: Open until filled
Qualifications: Must be at least 16 years old. Knowledge of arts and crafts, sports and children's activities. Excellent communication skills. Posses the ability to lead a variety of activities.
Description: Directly supervises 8-10 campers. Responsibilities include planning, rewarding and disciplining campers; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Please contact:
Laura Tanouye
630-968-6400 x127, ltanouye@darienparks.com
Building Custodian
Organization/Agency: Darien Park District
Job Title: Custodian - Year around part-time
Salary Range: $9.00 - $11.00
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Description & Schedule: Must have flexible availability up to and including weekends. Assist with interior custodial work when needed. Assist in all set ups for Recreation programs, must be able to work year around 25-30 hours per week and some weekend.
Requirements: Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid IL. Driver's License. You must have the ability to perform a variety of cleaning skills to keep a 52,000 sq. ft. Community Center in a clean and safe condition. This position will be eligible for IMRF. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
Please contact:
Bob Strickler
630-968-6400 x122, rstrickler@darienparks.com
Park Labor
Organization/Agency: Darien Park District
Job Title: Park Labor - Full Time
Salary Range: $25,000.00 - $33,280.00 plus Benefits
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Description: The Park Labor, is a full-time at will position working 40 hours per week. Assist the Parks Foreman in daily duties of maintaining Park District, sports fields, and greenways. Assist with interior custodial work when needed. Must be able to work year around.
Qualifications: Must be a High School graduate. Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid IL. Driver's License. Must have a minimum of two (2) years experiences in ground maintenance, able to operate a variety of equipment and motor vehicles (i.e. mowing equipment). Must be able to obtain an Illinois Pesticide Operator's License within the first 6 months of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
Please contact:
Bob Strickler
630-968-6400 x122, rstrickler@darienparks.com
Park Labor
Organization/Agency: Darien Park District
Job Title: Park Labor - Year around part-time
Salary Range: $11 - $13
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Description & Schedule: Must have flexible availability up to and including weekends. Assist the Parks Foreman in daily duties of maintaining park district, sports fields, and greenways. Assist with interior custodial work when needed. Must be able to work year around 25-30 hours per week.
Requirements: Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid IL. Driver's License. Able to perform a variety of maintenance tasks. Able to operate a variety of equipment and motor vehicles (i.e. mowing equipment). This position will be eligible for IMRF. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
Please contact:
Bob Strickler
630-968-6400 x122, rstrickler@darienparks.com
Parks Summer Staff
Organization/Agency: Darien Park District
Job Title: Park Labor - Summer Staff
Salary Range: $10.00 per hour
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Description & Schedule: Must have flexible availability up to and including weekends. Assist the Parks Foreman in daily duties of maintaining park district, sports fields, and greenways. Assist with interior custodial work when needed. Must be able to work 40 hours per week.
Requirements: Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid IL. Driver's License. Able to perform a variety of maintenance tasks. Able to operate a variety of equipment and motor vehicles (i.e. mowing equipment). Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
Please contact:
Bob Strickler
630-968-6400 x122, rstrickler@darienparks.com
Bus Driver
Organization/Agency: Darien Park District
Job Title: Bus Driver (Part-time)
Pay Range: $10 - $14 per hour
Job Description: Must currently possess a valid Illinois class "C" CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement. Periodically drive children or adults on various trips. Safely transport participants to trip destinations. Stay with bus at remote bus parking location, and then return on time to pick up participants and return them back to the Park District. Candidates must be comfortable driving on expressways and in city traffic.
Please contact:
Chris Katsougris
630-968-6400 x121, ckatsougris@darienparks.com