Employment Opportunities 

Thank you for exploring career opportunities with the City of Evanston! Applications for employment opportunities are accepted online. Please click below to view all open positions and apply as directed. Applications will not be accepted after the posting is closed and you have until the expiration of the posting to upload any attachments to your application.

Please check your email often for application updates or invitations to interview. To prevent our emails from going to your spam or junk folders, please make sure to add humanresources@cityofevanston.org or mailbot@applitrack.com to your contacts or add us to your safe sender list.  

For technical assistance with the application portal, you can contact HR or click here for more information.

View Seasonal Parks & Recreation Employment Opportunities

Internship Opportunities

• Environmental Health Intern
• AmeriCorps Love Your Block Program 

Hiring Requirements and Benefits Information

Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for the position for which they are applying. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes including, but not limited to, medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check. 

The City of Evanston offers leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for all eligible employees.  Learn more about the City's FMLA requirements.

View salary and benefits information for City employees: Salary and Benefits Information.

Initial Eligibility List - List of candidates ranked by written exam including preference points.

Other required steps for Police Officers include a structured oral interview/writing test, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical screening, background investigation, and final certification by the Civil Service Commission.

Read more about our Police Department.

Final Eligibility List (effective 11/28/2024 - 11/27/2026 --- List of candidates by ranked combined score after written exam, oral interviews, and preference points.

Other required steps for Firefighters/Paramedics include polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical screening, background investigation, and final certification by the Civil Service Commission.

Read more about the Evanston Fire Department.

2022 Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List

Final Eligibility List (expires 11/27/2024)- List of candidates by ranked combined score after written exam, oral interviews, and preference points.

Other required steps for Police Officers and Firefighters/Paramedics include an oral interview, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical screening, background investigation, and final certification by the Civil Service Commission.

About the Human Resources Division

Human Resources is the central coordinating point for the filling of all full-time, permanent part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions. Human Resources also provides assistance and guidance to the operating departments and employees in all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, position classification, salary administration, promotion, performance evaluation, training, benefits administration, discipline, on-the-job injuries and disability, labor relations, and safety.

Contact Information:
Human Resources Division
2100 Ridge Avenue, Room 1700
Evanston, IL 60201
847-448-8204 (office)
847-448-8109 (fax)
humanresources@cityofevanston.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(Please note that we are still working remotely, so responses to emails or phone calls may be delayed.  We apologize for the inconvenience.)

The City of Evanston ensures equal opportunity and fair access to City employment, recreational and educational programs, and services and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, familial status, disability, arrest record, military status, sexual orientation, and unfavorable military discharge.  If you believe you have been discriminated against by the City regarding employment, recreational or educational programs, or services, please contact the Human Resources Division at 847-448-8204 to file a complaint.