Job, Volunteer, and Internship Opportunities

The Park District of Franklin Park offers interested individuals the opportunity to develop their skills while benefiting the community. You are welcome to submit an application that will be kept on file. Click here to download an application.

Tot Instructor
The Park District of Franklin Park is looking for a dependable, energetic, creative individual to teach tot classes. Classes are offered on weekdays, weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. Classes run in the summer, fall, winter and spring. A summer opportunity is currently available. Qualifications: Experience working with children ages 18 months to 36 months. Must be reliable and have excellent communication and organizational skills. Compensation is $8-$10 per hour. If interested, contact Phyllis Schmidt at 847-451-8135.

Dance Instructor
The Park District of Franklin Park is seeking a professional, dedicated, energetic dance teacher to work with children between the ages of 3-17. The areas of dance focus are Creative Movement, Pre Ballet, Ballet I, and Ballet II. Must have at least two years of teaching experience. Looking for September 2010 placement. Please send resume and references to be considered to Phyllis Schmidt at pschmidt@fpparks.org.

Internship Opportunities
The Park District of Franklin Park offers internship opportunities to students working towards a degree within the field of parks and recreation or related field. This internship includes a comprehensive experience within the district's operations. Responsibilities lie within administration, programming, staff management, facility management, aquatics, day camp, special events, marketing and maintenance. Internship schedule includes night and weekend hours. For more information, please contact Jackie Witt, Superintendent of Recreation, at 847-451-8134 or jwitt@fpparks.org

Volunteer Opportunities
Share your talents with your community at the next Park District event or at programs. Opportunities include helping out with the Street Dance, Park Parties or other events. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email us at contact_us@fpparks.org.

Volunteers are needed as chaperones on adult trips. If interested, please contact Phyllis Schmidt at 847-451-8135.