St. Charles job fair targets teens

Teens, 16 to 24 who are looking for summer employment to gain experience through a job in a field that interests you, don't miss the Teen Job Fair.

The St. Charles Park District's annual Teen Job Fair, in cooperation with the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in the Pottawatomie Community Center Gym, 8 North Ave. Come prepared to ask and answer questions and, remember, you never get a second chance to make a first impression

Participating businesses include Eagle Engraving, Affordable Party and Tent Rentals, Fox Valley Special Recreation Association, Boresha Skinny Coffee, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, Kane County Cougars, St. Charles Dairy Queen, All Stars Sports, United Postal Service, Heinz Brothers Greenhouse and Garden Center, St. Charles Park District, Gramps Frozen Custard, Reflejos Bilingual Newspaper and more to come.

The park district offers a variety of part-time and seasonal positions year-round. The district seeks individuals who are friendly, hardworking and dedicated to doing a good job. Applicants must be age 16 years or older to be considered for a position. To work in park maintenance or as a natural areas restoration assistant, the age requirement is 18 years or older.

If you have any questions about the application process, call (630) 584-1055. Application forms can be picked up at the Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave.; the Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St.; or online at stcparks.org.

Job opportunities include camp counselors, concession workers, recreation program instructors, scorekeepers and umpires, cashiers, natural areas restoration assistant, park laborers, construction assistants, flower attendants, lawn care assistants, park guides, boat launch attendants, and security.