Jobs at Champaign Park District

Leads inclusive afterschool activities for youth, including participants with disabilities. Supervises participants, supports their physical and emotional well-being, maintains safety, provides first aid within training, documents attendance and incidents, manages supplies, communicates participant needs, and completes required training and meetings.

Supports daily farm operations, animal care, educational programming, visitor engagement, special events, and upkeep of safe, clean farm facilities and grounds. The role requires outdoor work, physical activity, effective communication, adherence to safety procedures, and responsible equipment use. Prior animal, agriculture, or outdoor education experience is preferred but not required.

Provides live musical accompaniment for ballet classes, rehearsals, workshops, and related activities. Collaborates with instructors, adapting tempo, rhythm, dynamics, phrasing, and musical style to support dancers of varying ages and abilities. Prepares repertoire, responds to choreography and improvisation, communicates about class needs, and assists with instrument or equipment setup while maintaining a welcoming, professional environment.

Support daily operations across Park District departments by assisting program planning, event coordination, marketing, research, and patron engagement. Rotate through departments, complete a capstone project, participate in trainings and meetings, and uphold safety, confidentiality, and professionalism while gaining hands-on recreation management experience.

Lead planning, design, and delivery of parks, trails, facilities, and capital projects; prepare plans, bid documents, and cost estimates; manage grants and procurement; coordinate stakeholders and regulatory agencies; supervise planning staff; facilitate public engagement; and support budgeting and long-term capital planning.

Support planning, coordinating, and facilitating adaptive recreation and inclusion programs. Assist with program logistics, participant engagement, documentation, research on best practices, staff training support, and present internship project outcomes. Maintain confidentiality and follow safety and Park District policies.

Officiate youth and adult flag football games and tournaments, enforce rules, ensure safety and sportsmanship, make impartial decisions, mentor junior officials, attend trainings and meetings, and work evenings and weekends.