Natural Resource Manager opening in DeKalb County
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Protect natural spaces and mentor future conservationists
Deadline for applications if February 5, 2026
Do you have a passion for restoring and protecting natural landscapes? The DeKalb County Forest Preserve District is looking for a dedicated Natural Resource Manager / Restoration Ecologist II to help steward our prairies, wetlands, woodlands, and wildlife for future generations.
This rewarding full-time position blends leadership with hands-on fieldwork and offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact across all Forest Preserve District management sites. You’ll work alongside a skilled team of natural resource professionals while helping guide restoration efforts, support staff and volunteers, and engage the public in environmental education.
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