Employment with Friends

Thank you for your interest in Friends of the Chicago River. Our award-winning nonprofit is the only organization exclusively dedicated to improving and protecting the Chicago River system for people, plants, and animals. 

Learn more about our work on our About Us page.

School Program Facilitator for the Chicago River Schools Network (CRSN)

As a member of the education and outreach team, the School Program Facilitator will help build the Chicago River Schools Network (CRSN) by recruiting new schools in the Calumet region. The facilitator will gain experience in facilitating site-based, environmental education as a way of raising awareness and increasing knowledge of the Chicago-Calumet River system for participating schools, teachers and students. This temporary position works 140 hours from February through May 2024. Some work on Saturdays and Sundays for events, as needed. Compensation for this position will be $15.40 per hour. Benefits available include paid sick days and pre-tax transportation deduction.

To Apply: Please send cover letters and resumes to jobs@chicagoriver.org. Please NO calls, faxes or emails (other than emails presenting resume and cover letter).

Museum Associates

We are seeking three Museum Associates for the season (two full-time positions and one part-time position). Join us to work at the cultural anchor of the Chicago Riverwalk, the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum

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