How do I apply for a position? 

To apply for a position with Kendall County, please visit https://www.kendallcountyil.gov/employment. 

To apply for a position with the Forest Preserve District of Kendall County, please visit https://www.kendallcountyil.gov/departments/forest-preserve-district/transparency/position-openings. 

To apply for a position with Kendall County Health and Human Services, please visit https://www.kendallhealth.org/employment/. 

To apply for a position with the Kendall County Sheriff's Office, please visit https://www.kendallcountyil.gov/offices/sheriff/employment/join-our-team. 

How do I find out more about internship opportunities at Kendall County? 

Kendall County offers a dynamic internship program for college and graduate school students designed to help students gain meaningful, hands‑on experience in public service. Internship opportunities may be paid or unpaid depending on the department or elected office, and we are happy to partner with colleges and universities to support students seeking academic credit.  We offer internships year‑round and accept applications on a rolling basis.  Some departments and elected offices also offer internship opportunities for high school students through their school’s field experience program.  To learn more about Kendall County’s Internship Program, please visit: https://www.kendallcountyil.gov/employment/internship-program. 

Also, the Kendall County Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) coordinates a Career Summer Internship Program to connect high school students with employers across Kendall County, offering meaningful paid work experience alongside career and skill development. To learn more about KEDA’s Career Summer Internship Program for high school students, please visit: https://www.kendallcountyil.gov/departments/economic-development/kendall-economic-development-alliance/keda-career-summer-internship-program.