Even though it’s only January, the City of Evanston’s Parks & Recreation Department is already planning for summer and is encouraging all interested individuals to apply now for a wide variety of seasonal employment opportunities.  

The City offers competitive pay, and seasonal employees in good standing at the end of the summer season may be eligible to win a $500 scholarship. Job seekers are encouraged to browse open positions and apply online. Seasonal positions include:

- Camp counselor
- Camp director
- Park maintenance
- Park ranger
- Summer Food Program staff
- Gate attendant
- Beach Office staff
- Gymnastics instructor
- Inclusion aide
- Let’s Play Trailer staff
- Recreation support staff
- Bus driver
- Lifeguard (see below for more information about this position)

New positions will continue to be added to the City’s job portal, so community members are encouraged to check back for updates.

Evanston Fire Department Lifeguards

Applicants interested in becoming an Evanston Fire Department lifeguard should complete an online interest form, available at cityofevanston.org/lifeguardinterest. The Evanston Fire Department will reach out with further information about the hiring process for this position.

For more information about summer seasonal jobs, please call/text 847-448-4311 or simply dial 311 in Evanston.