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    Discover outdoor careers along Lake Michigan. Work with the Chicago Park District, forest preserves, and Great Lakes environmental programs.

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    Four Wheel Campers logo

    Communications and Events Coordinator

    Four Wheel Campers
    Woodland, CA, UN
    1 day ago
    Full-time
    USD 75,000 - 85,000

    Communications and Events Coordinator – Four Wheel Campers (Woodland, CA) Full-time -On site w/ travel 20% throughout the U.S Four Wheel Campers builds durable, lightweight pop-up truck campers for...

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    Adventure Sports & Recreation Manager

    Discovery Land Company
    Hobe Sound, FL, US
    2 days ago
    Full-time

    Atlantic Fields is seeking a Adventure Sports and Recreation Manager, known internally in the company as an Outdoor Pursuits Manager to join the Outdoor Pursuits (OP) Department.

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    YMCA of the Rockies logo

    Food Service Staff

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, Colorado, US
    4 weeks ago
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    Food Service Staff YMCA of the Rockies | Where Nature Inspires and Service Matters Do you enjoy working with people, staying active, and being part of a team that truly cares? The YMCA of the Rockies...

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    Housekeeping Staff

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, Colorado, US
    4 weeks ago
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    Join Our Team as a member of our Housekeeping Staff YMCA of the Rockies Do you take pride in creating clean, comfortable spaces where people can truly relax? Are you energized by meaningful work in a...

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    Camp Chief Ouray-Multiple Positions

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, Colorado, US
    12/15/2025
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    Turn Your Summer Into an Adventure That Matters Camp Chief Ouray | YMCA of the Rockies Snow Mountain Ranch, next to Rocky Mountain National Park May–August 2026 Looking for more than just a summer...

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    Backpacking & Mountain Biking Leader-Camp Chief Ouray

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, Colorado, US
    12/15/2025
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    Backpacking / Mountain Biking Leader Camp Chief Ouray | YMCA of the Rockies Do you feel most alive on singletrack and high-alpine trails? Are you passionate about mentoring youth through challenging,...

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    Backpacking Adventure Leader-Camp Chief Ouray

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, Colorado, US
    12/15/2025
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    Turn Your Love for Adventure Into a Life-Changing Summer Backpacking / Adventure Leader Camp Chief Ouray | YMCA of the Rockies Do you thrive on trail miles, camp stoves, and meaningful conversations...

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    Wilderness Expedition Leader-Camp Chief Ouray

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, Colorado, US
    12/15/2025
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    Lead the Adventure. Inspire the Journey. Wilderness Expedition Leader Camp Chief Ouray | YMCA of the Rockies Are you the kind of leader who feels most at home under open skies, on rugged trails, and...

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    Elevate Gap Program

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, colorado, UN
    12/15/2025
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    "The mountains are calling and I must go." – John Muir. Interested in part-time work and full-time adventure? Discover Purpose and Adventure in the Colorado Rockies with the YMCA of the Rockies 2026...

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    Senior Financial Analyst

    Grainger Businesses
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 days ago
    USD 85,300 - 142,200

    Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 327143 About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom.

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    LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO logo

    Senior Camp Counselor

    LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 days ago
    TEMPORARY

    Job Details Job Location: Latin Lower School - Chicago, IL 60610 Position Type: Seasonal Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.00 Hourly Job Category: Childcare - Child Development It's never the same and you...

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    Summer Camp Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

    LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 days ago
    TEMPORARY

    Job Details Job Location: Latin Upper School - Chicago, IL 60610 Position Type: Seasonal Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly It's never the same and you may very well end up earning the titles of...

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    LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO logo

    Summer Camp Counselor

    LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 days ago
    TEMPORARY

    Job Details Job Location: Latin Lower School - Chicago, IL 60610 Position Type: Seasonal Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.00 Hourly Job Category: Childcare - Child Development It's never the same and you...

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    Student Marketeer - DePaul University

    Red Bull
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 days ago
    Part-time

    Company Description As a Red Bull Student Marketeer, you are part of the most dynamic and empowered brand and product ambassador program in the world.

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    Senior Network Engineer

    Voltage Park
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 days ago
    Remote
    FULL_TIME

    We are hiring a Staff Network Engineer to help build and operate the backbone of a carrier-grade, high-performance AI infrastructure. As a key technical contributor, you will design, deploy, and...

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    Part-Time Psychiatric Social Worker-Little One's Clinic

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    4 days ago
    PART_TIME
    USD 65,520 - 107,120

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly...

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    Staff Pharmacist, Registry - Rotate

    The University of Chicago Medicine
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    1 weeks ago
    OTHER

    Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Staff Pharmacist, Registry in the Adult Inpatient Pharmacy.

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    Technical Sales

    Garratt Callahan Co
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    1 weeks ago
    USD 90,000 - 120,000

    2025 was a Record Sales Year. And 2026 is off to a great start. A new opening: Technical Sales Territory Manager for a Chicago, Illinois territory.

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    Data Scientist

    Grainger Businesses
    Lake Forest, Illinois, US
    2 weeks ago
    USD 85,300 - 142,200

    Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 326499 About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom.

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    Kinema Fitness logo

    Account Manager - Corporate Fitness

    Kinema Fitness
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 weeks ago
    FULL_TIME

    Kinema Fitness is a premium full -service fitness center management company that provides onsite wellness solutions to corporate facilities across the country who specializes in premier, Class A...

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    Network Security Specialist (flexible hybrid in Chicago, IL or Overland Park, KS)

    Cboe Global Markets
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 weeks ago
    FULL_TIME
    USD 85,000 - 105,000

    Job Description: Building trusted markets —powered by our people. At Cboe, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters.

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    Weekend Multiplatform News Content Producer, NBC 5 Chicago

    NBCUniversal
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 weeks ago
    Full-time
    USD 65,000 - 105,000

    Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and...

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    Pedalheads Bike Camp Instructor (Summer)

    PedalHeads Bike Camps USA Inc
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 weeks ago

    Looking for the dream summer job? Get paid to laugh, enjoy the outdoors and inspire kids to believe in themselves with Pedalheads this Summer! We’re looking for people to join our dynamic,...

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    Pedalheads Bike Camp Supervisor (Summer)

    PedalHeads Bike Camps USA Inc
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 weeks ago

    Looking for the dream summer job? Get paid to laugh, enjoy the outdoors and inspire kids to believe in themselves with Pedalheads this summer! We’re looking for people to join our dynamic,...

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    Pedalheads Bike Camp Manager (Summer)

    PedalHeads Bike Camps USA Inc
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 weeks ago

    Looking for the dream summer job? Get paid to laugh, enjoy the outdoors and inspire kids to believe in themselves with Pedalheads this summer! We’re looking for people to join our dynamic,...

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    Life Time Inc. logo

    Summer Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

    Life Time Inc.
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 weeks ago
    PART_TIME

    Position Summary The Kids Camp Counselor leads children through a variety of activities including rock climbing, swimming, weekly field trips, arts & crafts, gym games and more.

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    PINNACLE FIT CLUBS LLC logo

    Member Services FT Morning W Foster

    PINNACLE FIT CLUBS LLC
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 weeks ago
    FULL_TIME
    USD 17 - 17

    Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Norwood Park Fitness LLC - Chicago, IL 60656 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: None Salary Range: $16.60 - $16.

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    Vice President, Asset-Backed Finance

    Lincoln International
    Chicago, Illinois, US
    2 weeks ago

    We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world.

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    Senior Manager, Supplier Management

    Grainger Businesses
    Lake Forest, Illinois, US
    2 weeks ago
    USD 120,400 - 200,700

    Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 326210 About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom.

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    Outdoor Careers in Chicago

    Chicago's 26 miles of lakefront parks and over 600 parks citywide create exceptional urban outdoor career opportunities. The Chicago Park District, Forest Preserves of Cook County, and numerous environmental organizations offer roles in park management, environmental education, Great Lakes conservation, and outdoor recreation programming. The city's commitment to accessible green space and environmental sustainability drives consistent demand for outdoor professionals.

    Outdoor Opportunities

    • •Chicago Park District management and programming
    • •Lakefront Trail and beach recreation programs
    • •Forest Preserves of Cook County positions
    • •Great Lakes environmental education centers
    • •Urban ecology and conservation projects
    • •Chicago Botanic Garden career paths

    Top Outdoor Industries

    • •Urban Parks Management
    • •Lakefront Recreation
    • •Forest Preserve Management
    • •Environmental Education
    • •Great Lakes Conservation
    • •Botanical Gardens & Arboreta

    Major Employers

    • •Chicago Park District
    • •Forest Preserves of Cook County
    • •Chicago Botanic Garden
    • •Shedd Aquarium
    • •Lincoln Park Zoo
    • •Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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