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From: Hannah Miller (Forest Preserve District) <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Subject: 2026 Forest Preserves of Cook County and ILM Environments Fishery Internship

Hi,

I am excited to share we are hiring for our Career Immersion Fisheries Internship. This position is a partnership between the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) and ILM Environments. The hired intern would be embedded with FPCC Fisheries staff working alongside them for the summer. I've attached the position description and highlighted the main information below.

Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
Pay: $18.50/hour, travel stipend
Duration: 16 weeks (April-September - start sate flexible), Monday-Thursday
Work Location: McGinnis Field Station (Orland Park, IL)
How to apply: Send cover letter and resume to at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>; please make sure to include your cover letter and resume in a single document labeled with your last name and the words “fishery internship”.

Please share with your students and anyone else who might be interested.

Thanks!


Hannah Miller (she, her)
Assistant Conservation Corps Manager

Department of Resource Management
C: 312-485-5476



Office hours 7 am – 3 pm (M – F)

Forest Preserves of Cook County
536 N. Harlem Ave. • River Forest, IL 60305
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