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Connecting Teens to Environmental Opportunities!

The following list highlights some environmental jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities available for teens in the Chicago area. Browse through the list of opportunities, or use the search form at the bottom of the page.

Position/Organization Type Event Date Salary
Calling of the Frogs 
Forest Preserves of Cook County
Event 5/1/26   
Camp Counselor 
Evanston Ecology Center
Job 1/9/26  Starting at $15.00/hour 
Camp Counselor - Nature Camp 
Park Ridge Park District / Wildwood Nature Center
Job 2/25/26  $16.00 per hour 
Chicago River Day 
Forest Preserves of Cook County
Event 5/9/26   
Conservation @ Home: Seed Swap and Plant Exchange 
Forest Preserves of Cook County
Event 3/28/26   
Crafternoon 
Forest Preserves of Cook County
Event 4/10/26   
Crew Member 
Student Conservation Association (The)
Job 2/27/26  $18.50/hr for up to 40 hrs/week, $27/hr for occasional optional overtime up to 5 additional hours/we 
Crew Member 
Student Conservation Association (The)
Job 2/27/26  $19\hr paid bi-weekly All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 
Crew Member 
Student Conservation Association (The)
Job 2/27/26  • $19 an hour at 35 hours/week • CPR/First Aid • Be eligible for Open lands-Chicago Arborist Apprent 
Doggie Date Night 
Forest Preserves of Cook County
Event 5/29/26   


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