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Futaba North America Engineering & Marketing is looking for an inside Sales Representative to function as a business-to-business professional for their larger accounts. The purpose of this position is to maintain positive and engaging relationships with their customers by supporting them through every customer life cycle stage.
The salary range is $60,000 – $68,000 per year depending on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Full-time employees enjoy a competitive benefits plan that includes 4 medical plans, 2 dental plans, a vision plan, company paid basic life insurance, company paid short term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation, paid personal days, paid holidays, and more. For full details about the position, click HERE.
Major responsibilities are as follows:

• Develop and maintain working relationships with existing OEM clients.
• Implement sales strategies with assigned customers.
• Lead all aspects of the quotation process, including collaborating with others in solution development, pricing management, and cost recovery.
• Interface with other departments to allocate and understand costs associated with current and new business.
• Evaluate cost and fixes strategy to recover additional margins.
• Compile sales information and perform profit analysis.
• Ensure external quality and delivery targets are met.
• Manage customers’ experiences by proactively providing pre and post purchase support. Respond to customers’ questions and concerns and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Track open commercial items.
• Coordinate requests for trade and supply chain surveys, meetings, and other deliverables.
• Maintain communications with management and sales team on progress, issues, delays, and other pertinent information.
• Maintain communications with overseas parent company as needed.
• Maintain business and products knowledge to attain meaningful insights, make informed decisions, enhance productivity, and strengthen overall skillset.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and safety and housekeeping requirements.
• Perform other projects and sales activities as assigned.
• Some travel to meet with clients or potential clients and visit manufacturing sites is required.

The City of Naperville’s Water Utility is currently seeking a Senior Water Utility Technician for the Repair & Excavation division to operate excavating and loading equipment and heavy machinery on a daily basis. In this position, candidates will perform manual tasks (i.e., digging, loading & unloading materials, and preparing job sites) as they relate to the rehabilitation, repair, and replacement of the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Salary is $30.39 an hour. Excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance coverage, flexible spending account, deferred compensation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Responsibilities are the following:

• Operates light and heavy excavation, rehabilitation, repair, and replacement equipment such as end loaders, backhoes, dozers, heavy trucks, and trenchless equipment for a variety of construction and maintenance operations in the most difficult and complex situations of the water and wastewater distribution and collection systems.
• Performs substantial repairs, rehabilitations, replacements (two feet or deeper) to watermains/sanitary sewer mains (up to 20’ in length), hydrants, valves, vaults, valve boxes, service lines, and manholes. Restores property to original condition.
• Determines means for the work to be performed and uses appropriate methods to return lines to service.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed. Provides assistance to others by watching banks for cave-ins and provides assistance when emergency exits are needed.
• Ensures that equipment is properly used and is fully maintained in an operable condition.
• Drives a large truck.   Loads and hauls rock and gravel and spreads materials.
• Operates pavement saws and jackhammers.
• Performs difficult manual labor including lifting heavy weights, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing. Enters and exits from vehicles several times daily.
• Leads the work of a single crew as assigned.  Trains employees in the use and care of maintenance equipment and machinery as assigned.  May provide lead person supervision to lower-level staff on assigned projects.
• Monitors work zones for unsafe conditions and take corrective action when warranted. Reports such conditions to supervisor as appropriate.  Adheres, at all times, to proper confined space procedures and other safety-related policies and practices. Practices safety procedures in the performance of all job duties, especially in the areas of traffic control and trench safety.
  • For work in the Repair and Excavation Section, the employee needs to be classified as a competent person as defined by OSHA standards within six months of their hire (or transfer) to the section.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County seeks a Senior Human Resources Generalist to join their team. This Senior Human Resources Generalist position is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on organizational culture, employee engagement, and strategic workforce planning. As a trusted advisor to leadership, you’ll play a key role in shaping the employee experience, from recruitment and performance management to compliance and training. Salary range is $62,858 – $70,782. They offer an affordable benefits package including medical, pension program, and more. (BENEFITS).
What You’ll Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor to supervisors and employees on employee relations, performance management, workplace conduct, and policy interpretation, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance.
• Lead and support recruitment efforts, including ATS administration, job development, sourcing strategies, interview coordination, candidate evaluation, and reference checks.
• Recommend compensation placement using internal equity and market data and support the ongoing administration of compensation programs in compliance with applicable laws and agreements.
• Administer and oversee compliance-related programs such as background screening, unemployment, drug testing, medical and specialized testing, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain job descriptions, position classifications, and HR policies; provide guidance on FLSA, EEO, and other employment regulations.
• Conduct training needs assessments and develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs aligned with organizational goals and workforce development.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline HR processes, support special HR projects, and stay current on employment law trends, best practices, and emerging HR technologies.
• Assist with department budgeting, staff development, and mentoring of HR team members while promoting a positive, safe, and supportive work environment.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to join their team. This Human Resources Coordinator position is a great fit for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about supporting employees. As the first point of contact for many HR inquiries, you’ll play an important role in shaping the employee experience-from recruitment and onboarding to compliance and process improvements. This position works Monday – Friday, 6 hours per day, 30 hours per week. Pay range is $24.67 – $26.96 per hour. They offer a part-time employment benefits package.
What You’ll Do:

• Provide information to employees, job applicants, and the public about HR policies, programs, and procedures.
• Process and maintain personnel records, including staffing, training, evaluations, and recruitment files.
• Assist with recruitment by posting jobs, coordinating hiring steps, and helping applicants complete paperwork.
• Support the hiring and onboarding of seasonal employees, including processing new hire paperwork, running background checks, and conducting orientations.
• Process HR transactions such as terminations, salary adjustments, and job changes.
• Maintain HRIS data, organizational charts, and quarterly attrition reports.
• Conduct periodic file audits to ensure compliance with documentation and training requirements.
• Assist with department budget tracking, purchases, and expense reporting.
• Prepare reports, communications, and other HR-related documents.
• Support special projects that require research, data collection, and confidentiality.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements for HR programs and services.

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County seeks a Volunteer Services Specialist to join their team. The Volunteer Services Specialist supports the district’s mission by actively engaging, recruiting, onboarding, and coordinating volunteers for the wide range of programs across the district. This position will work collaboratively with multiple teams to support and help grow volunteer involvement and grow meaningful experiences. Pay range is $24.67 – $26.96 per hour. They offer an affordable benefits package including medical, pension program, and more. (BENEFITS).
What You’ll Do:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for volunteer inquiries, facilitating individuals through screening, placement, and onboarding processes.
• Process volunteer applications, verify required documentation, conduct background and reference checks, and coordinate interviews and placements with district staff.
• Plan and deliver volunteer orientation sessions and maintain related training and presentation materials.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with volunteers, District staff, community organizations, and partner agencies.
• Coordinate and support volunteer programs and service projects, including Eagle Scout and Gold Award initiatives, community workdays, and corporate volunteer events.
• Maintain accurate and confidential volunteer records, applications, waivers, training verifications, and compliance documentation.
• Track, compile, and report volunteer program data to support internal needs and external reporting requirements.
• Assist with volunteer recognition and appreciation activities to promote engagement and retention.
• Utilize volunteer management and office software systems to organize program information and support daily operations.
• Promote a safe, supportive, and service-oriented work environment while assisting with volunteer activities conducted both indoors and outdoors.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is hiring for an Assistant Director of Finance. The Assistant Director of Finance provides leadership and oversight of the district’s accounting operations, financial controls, and risk management functions to ensure the accuracy and security of financial operations. The role manages staff, administers systems, develops annual tax levy, and supports long term planning and audit activities. Salary range is $107,370 – $120,827. They offer an affordable benefits package including medical, pension program, and more. (BENEFITS).
Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise accounting staff responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and account reconciliations, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management.
• Develop, administer, and monitor the annual tax levy in while ensuring compliance.
• Oversee property and liability insurance and risk management activities.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor internal financial controls, including system security, period opening and closing processes, and safeguarding of financial data.
• Serve as the district’s financial system administrator, ensuring the accurate and effective operation of accounting and financial software.
• Maintain and update the Accounting Manual, financial procedures, and general ledger chart of accounts.
• Provide leadership and training on financial systems, policies, and process improvements.
• Support budgeting, cash management, debt administration, audits, and long-range financial planning in collaboration with the Director of Finance.
• Monitor fund balances and related policies to ensure alignment with best practices and organizational goals.
• Foster a safe, collaborative, and service-oriented work environment that supports staff and exceeds expectations.

Brookfield Zoo is hiring for Admissions Associates for the busy season. This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by courteously and efficiently accommodating guests’ admission needs and ensuring that all transactions are accurate to assure guests have a quality and enjoyable experience, thus contributing to BZC’s goals of providing an extraordinary guest experience and generating revenue to contribute to the BZC’s overall revenue goals. This is a seasonal non-union hourly position pay rate of $16.60 per hour. For benefits, they provide mental health services and retirement savings.
Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist guests in a warm and professional manner. Familiarize oneself with the zoo and its attractions and enthusiastically and accurately relay information to guests. Ensure all guests have a positive and seamless experience from the moment they arrive at the zoo or attraction entrance.
• Obtain product knowledge and demonstrate effective selling skills to provide guests with essential information to assist them in purchasing the best value for their visit, maximizing their experience, and generating revenue. Collect revenue for and up-sell admissions, parking, internal attractions, packages, rentals, membership sales and other initiatives as instructed.
• Operate a point-of-sale (POS) cash register system with accuracy and efficiency including basic data entry for onsite membership fulfillment. Accurately handle cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring all monetary exchanges are processed securely and efficiently.
• Follow established access control procedures to validate tickets sold online or at the admissions & attractions booths for guest admittance for zoo admission and internal attractions. Collect and record exact counts for each non-paying attendance categories, e.g., adults, children, members, etc., in order to report daily attendance for the census report.
• Follow and enforce all applicable institutional policies and departmental procedures. Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to ensure the well-being of guests and staff.
• Maintain assigned area to ensure it is clean and presentable to guests and in accordance with department standards.
• Verify all employees entering the Zoo have a current BZC employee photo ID badge. Verify guests, business appointments, and deliveries against the gate list. Obtain proper authorization for admittance.
• Maintain and clean wheelchairs, wagons, strollers, and ECV rentals.
• Board buses or walk traffic lanes in order to obtain attendance counts and/or collect parking fees.

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member at their Naperville Group Home. In this role, as a Residential Assistant, you will have the opportunity to provide life-changing assistance to adult clients, who live with behavioral health disorders. The program focuses on teaching clients to live independently with the goal of being able to live self-sufficiently within a community. All positions provide an opportunity to make a positive difference in your community, while gaining valuable experience working in the field of Human Services.
Hours for this position are Wednesday to Saturday 12pm to 10pm. Starting rate is $15.65 per hour along with a $2.00 per hour stipend for working the second shift (salary may increase based on experience). Overtime is available but not required. As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefit package. Full list of benefits: https://www.dupageco.org/HR/Benefits/. They are a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and offer tuition reimbursement.
Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance to adult clients with serious mental illnesses in learning independent living skills using various methods of role modeling and motivational interviewing, demonstrating and assisting with tasks such as making a shopping list, preparing meals or following recipe instructions.
• Provides education and direction on proper hygiene and grooming and demonstrates housekeeping skills.
• Monitors overall personal safety of residents including crisis intervention.
• Participates and encourages clients with individual and group recreational activities such as sewing, cooking and art.
• Monitors medication effectiveness and may observe clients taking medications.
• Assists in facilitating transportation including assisting clients in attending all scheduled appointments.
• Performs tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in residential facilities and vehicles.
• Maintains records according to health department policies and assists in managing clients’ financial accounts.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Participates in emergency activities as assigned.

The Morton Arboretum is seeking an experienced Senior Marketing Manager for their Marketing & Guest Experience division. In this role, you’ll be a mission-driven leader dedicated to advancing the Arboretum’s vision through strategic audience development and integrated marketing campaigns. You will help drive earned revenue and paid attendance for a variety of public programs and exhibits, working closely with external partners as a central point of contact. You will help lead the Marketing team to achieve institutional goals by focusing on digital-first campaign planning, leveraging data insights to inform and optimize marketing tactics for maximum impact and efficiency.
Serve as a key goal-oriented leader who is passionate about advancing the Arboretum’s mission, vision, and strategic plan through audience development and marketing campaigns. Contribute towards team goals of meeting earned revenue and paid attendance goals and supporting sales for a range of public programs and exhibits. As a primary point of contact for external partners, oversee integrated marketing campaigns with a digital focus to support new audience acquisition. Analyze and implement data insights to optimize marketing campaigns to maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
The expected hiring range for this position is annualized at $77,000-$87,000 based on experience that will be evaluated during the candidate selection process. They offer a competitive benefits package.
Essential Functions:

• Act as the lead contact for advertising agencies and partners, in concert with the Director of Marketing.
• In collaboration with the Director of Marketing, develop omni-channel marketing plans that support organizational and revenue objectives. Ensure the latest advances in technology are implemented into advertising campaigns, especially as related to AI.
• Develop creative briefs in support of marketing plans for both internal and external partners to identify clear goals and deliverables.
• Work with the Director of Marketing to prepare the annual marketing budget. Responsible for budget management of each campaign and ensuring maximum value on advertising spend. Monitor and manage expenses, working with the Marketing Specialist.
• Lead a team to produce campaign deliverables ensuring timely review and delivery.
• Collaborate with in-house creative teams spanning design, videography, social media, and brand marketing to bring marketing plans and campaigns to life.
• Manage email schedule, production timelines, and implement strategy. Review advertising, email, and web copy, with occasional copywriting and other content production as needed.
• Ensure brand standards and brand communication strategies are consistently maintained and applied through all touch points and communication platforms.
• Develop and analyze sales/attendance patterns and pacing, campaign results, and ticket sales history to provide actionable insights and recommendations. Build and generate reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) including but not limited to visitation data, public programs, return on advertising spend, and more.
• Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum’s employee core values.

The Morton Arboretum seeks a Science Camp Instructor for the summer. You will teach school aged children science and nature-discovery activities related to the Arboretum’s remarkable and varied natural areas and seasonal exhibits. Develop science curriculum for each camp, under the guidance of the Science Camp and Scout Programs Supervisor, utilizing education design standards. Lead groups of up to 15 students in assigned grade level from Pre-Kindergarten through 8^th grade. Along with an assistant, guide students on engaging and fun hiking trips on the Arboretum’s grounds and facilitate outdoor and indoor science discovery activities, incorporating scientific tools such as collection nets, microscopes, binoculars, etc. The hiring rate for this position is $21.00/hour. This position is also eligible for a competitive benefits package.
Essential functions:

• Represent The Morton Arboretum’s mission and programs in a positive, constructive, and effective manner.
• Develop and/or deliver engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans, to be reviewed by the Science Camp and Scout Programs Supervisor, covering science-related topics for weeklong camp experiences for up to 15 students in specified age group.
• Use engaging and fun interpretive and inquiry-based teaching strategies to convey specified science-related topics.
• Work closely with the Science Camp Assistant to coordinate each day’s activities, develop activities which incorporate the assistant’s participation/help, and serve as a mentor/coach for Science Camp Assistants and Youth Volunteer participants.
• Become familiar/comfortable with hiking a variety of trails on the Arboretum grounds.
• Interact with parents and guardians of students in a professional, courteous, and responsive manner.
• Support Summer Science Camp’s inclusion practices with the assistance of the Inclusion Coordinator.
• Become familiar with the Arboretum’s mission, history, programs, and structure.
• Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum’s employee core values.

The Morton Arboretum seeks a Science Camp Assistant to join their team. You will assist Science Camp Instructors as they lead school-age children in nature discovery classes and activities related to the Arboretum’s remarkable exhibits and varied natural areas. Accompany Science Camp Instructors and students on engaging, fun hiking trips on the Arboretum’s grounds and assist with science-related indoor and outdoor teaching activities. The hiring rate for this position is $20.00/hour. This position is also eligible for a competitive benefits package.
Essential Functions:

• Represent The Morton Arboretum’s mission and programs in a positive, constructive, and effective manner.
• Assist Science Camp Instructors as they implement a science-related curriculum for up to 15 students of a specified age group.
• Become familiar/comfortable with hiking a variety of trails on the Arboretum grounds.
• Interact with parents and guardians of students in a professional, courteous, and responsive manner.
• Become familiar with the Arboretum’s mission, history, programs, and structure.
• Support Summer Science Camp’s inclusion practices with the assistance of the Camp Instructors and Inclusion Coordinator.
• Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum’s employee core values.

The DuPage Foundation is hiring for a Vice President for Advancement. The Vice President for Advancement serves as a key member of the Foundation’s leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive advancement strategy that expands our philanthropic capacity to deliver maximum community impact. They oversee a broad fundraising and charitable services program to secure major and planned gifts to grow our community’s permanent charitable endowment; help people and organizations efficiently accomplish their unique charitable goals, locally and beyond; celebrate and steward our donors and partners; and elevate the Foundation’s reputation as DuPage County’s champion for philanthropy.
The successful candidate will oversee a talented, growing Advancement team and help foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation across the organization that strengthens relationships with area donors, professional advisors, businesses, foundations, nonprofits, and community leaders. They must demonstrate proven success in building deep relationships, leading and developing teams, and executing successful fundraising campaigns and charitable services programs that have annually generated millions of dollars. Additionally, the candidate must possess a high degree of organization, initiative, curiosity, integrity, and empathy, along with a genuine desire to raise the quality of life throughout DuPage County.
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The Elmhurst Park District seeks a Funseekers Day Camp Counselor to join their team for the summer season. You will be dedicated to a team creating a safe, engaging, and fun environment for campers ages 6-10. Counselors work with small groups, benefit from low camper-to-staff ratios, and utilize excellent indoor and outdoor spaces to deliver well-planned activities. Counselors will help lead swim days at the outdoor pools twice a week, support weekly field trips, and contribute to a positive camp experience from start to finish.
As Funseekers Day Camp Counselor, you will be responsible to supervise, instruct, and engage camp participants. You will develop and prepare class materials and lesson plans and set up/take down equipment.
Anticipated starting pay for this position is $16.00 an hour. They offer perks such as free individual pool pass and Courts Plus membership; free batting cages at The Hub (employee only); 20% off food purchases at The Hub concession stand; employee social activities; Values Recognition Program; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois).

The Elmhurst Park District is gearing up for summer. They have seasonal job opportunity for Turf & Surf Camp Director. Camp staff will need to be in attendance for training May 26-29. Join a team dedicated to creating a safe, engaging, and fun environment for campers ages 10-14. Gear up for the best on-the-road biking camp around. As part of the camp team, you’ll spend your mornings leading campers on bike rides to local destinations for fun field trips and outdoor adventures. After lunch, you’ll bike with the group to the pool for an afternoon swim before returning for dismissal at 3 p.m.
As Camp Director, camp counselors and program participants will look to you for the planning, supervision, and instruction of the daily operations of Turf & Surf camp, serving ages 10-14.
Starting pay for this position is $19.00 an hour. They offer perks such as free individual pool pass and Courts Plus membership; free batting cages at The Hub (employee only); 20% off food purchases at The Hub concession stand; employee social activities; Values Recognition Program; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois).
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning out and leading routes to daily field trips from Mary E. Kies Recreation Center to field trip locations while keeping safety in mind.
• Supervise and instruct camp participants.
• Engage with children in various recreational and camp activities by developing & preparing games and crafts and setting up/taking down equipment.