Government & Public Sector Jobs in Illinois (Now Hiring) — 3,964 open — Page 191

Property Support Assistant

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States · On-site

$23/hr–$27/hr

Mid level

Are you ready to make a real difference in the world? At the Salvation Army, we are on a mission to provide hope, relief, and support to those in need, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our…

Skills: Clerical Skills, Data Entry, Keyboarding, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint

Public Sector Operations Control Manager - Vice President

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$105k–$165k/yr

Senior+$1.6B raised

Join our Public Sector Operations team, where you’ll help drive a culture of risk awareness and operational excellence. We value your expertise in controls and your passion for continuous improvement. Together, we create…

Skills: Control Management, Operational Risk, Audit Readiness, Issue Management, Root-Cause Analysis

Foster Family Licensing Worker

Nachusa, Illinois, United States · On-site

$60k–$67k/yr

Mid level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Case Management, Family Assessment, Foster Care Licensing, Child Welfare, Recruitment

Internship, CCS Foster Care- Multi-Disciplinary Team Practicum Student

Galesburg, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Case Planning, Family Engagement, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Group Communication

Internship, CCS Moline Foster Care Permanency Achievement Practicum Student

Galesburg, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Permanency Planning, Case Coordination, Family Engagement, Case Management, Trauma-Informed Practice

Internship, CCS Galesburg Foster Care- Community Engagement Practicum Student

Galesburg, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Event Planning, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Project Management, Donor Engagement

Maintenance Worker

Cherry Valley, Illinois, United States · On-site

$21/hr–$28/hr

Senior

Description Department: The Village of Cherry Valley - Public Works Maintenance Worker Job Summary: The Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of parks, s…

Skills: Parks Maintenance, Street Repair, Building Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, Water Distribution Systems

Business Development Representative

Swansea, Illinois, United States · Remote Solely

$126k–$142k/yr

Senior$39B raised

Business Development Representative Company: Tapestry - G0G Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high-quality, cost-effective…

Skills: Capture Management, Business Development, Salesforce, Advanced Excel, AI Tools

PT Before/After School Adventure Time Staff

Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States · On-site

$15/hr–$16/hr

Entry level

PART-TIME JOB OPENING Before/After School Adventure Time Staff Hours: Monday – Friday (ideal staff availability is daily) Morning (6:30-8:30AM), Afternoon (3:00-6:00PM), or both shifts Location: Churchill Elementary Scho…

Skills: Childcare, Behavior Management, Customer Service, Communication, Problem Solving

Before & After School Site Coordinator, Part-time, IMRF (45834)

Park Ridge, Illinois, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$20/hr

Entry level

Job DetailsJob Location: Various District 64 Elementary Schools - Park Ridge, IL 60068Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly Description: Our District has an exciting Before & After Care Program for children in Kindergarte…

Skills: Program Planning, Child Supervision, Activity Implementation, Staff Monitoring, Scheduling

GCIC Operations Staff (Part-Time)

Glenview, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level

Job DetailsJob Location: Glenview Community Ice Center - Glenview, IL 60026Position Type: Part Time“Recreate” a better life with a career in the field of Parks & Recreation! JOB SUMMARY The Glenview Community…

Skills: Customer Service, Point Of Sale Operations, Cash Handling, Facility Maintenance, Safety Monitoring

Development Coordinator

Markham, Illinois, United States · On-site

$70k–$80k/yr

Mid level

About the Role JD Development Group is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Development / Planning Coordinator to join our growing team. In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of development applications and…

Skills: Development Application Management, Municipal Approval Processes, Project Coordination, Planning Policy Analysis, Budget Monitoring

Director of Nursing (80034)

Joliet, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior

Job DetailsJob Location: Joliet Treatment Center - Joliet, IL 60436Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Associate's DegreeJob Category: Nursing Professional & SupportCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehen…

Skills: Nursing Supervision, Clinical Leadership, Healthcare Operations, Strategy Implementation, Patient Care

Volunteer Engagement Coordinator (Bilingual Spanish)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level$20K raised

Organization Overview Nourishing Hope is a dynamic Chicago nonprofit providing food and social services for anyone in need. Founded in 1970, we’re one of the largest and longest operating hunger relief organizations in C…

Skills: Volunteer Coordination, Bilingual English/Spanish, Donor Stewardship, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office Suite

Research Associate

Batavia, Illinois, United States · On-site

$70k–$93k/yr

Entry level$260M raised

The expected hiring range for this position is: $69,800.00-$92,600.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors s…

Skills: Particle Physics, Accelerator Science, Astrophysics, Cosmology, Experimental Design

Undergraduate Seasonal Intern General Application - Spring 2027

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$41M raised

Please apply to be in the Spring 2027 Undergraduate Seasonal Internship applicant pool. Application Deadline is Friday, October XX[PENDING], 2026. Argonne’s Seasonal Internship program encourages undergraduate students t…

Skills: Research Strategy, STEM, Poster Presentation, Scientific Research, Engineering

HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATOR

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$64k–$90k/yr

Mid level

​ Job Requisition ID: 56897 Opening Date: 06/23/2026 Closing Date: 07/07/2026 ​Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATOR - 18041 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: …

Skills: Health Information Management, Medical Records Maintenance, HIPAA Compliance, Coding Services, Transcription

Information Technology Group Leader

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$135k–$211k/yr

Senior+$41M raised

Argonne National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center where talented scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity, from how to obtain afforda…

Skills: IT Strategic Leadership, High-Performance Computing, Cybersecurity Engineering, Network Administration, Budget Management

Postdoctoral Appointee – Vehicle Technology Assessment

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$73k–$121k/yr

Mid level$41M raised

The Vehicle Technology Assessment (VTA) Group within the Vehicle and Mobility Systems department (VMS, vms.taps.anl.gov) at Argonne National Laboratory is looking for a postdoctoral appointee to assess vehicle technologi…

Skills: Vehicle Modelling, Systems Analysis, Techno-economic Analysis, Matlab, Simulink

SCC Customer Service Representative

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · On-site

$15/hr–$18/hr

Entry level

Job DetailsJob Location: Sullivan Community Center - Vernon Hills, IL 60061Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $15.00 - $18.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Support StaffPerforms cashier, receptionist, and registra…

Skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, Receptionist Duties, Registration Software, Microsoft Word

Frequently asked questions

How much do Government & Public Sector jobs in Illinois pay?

Based on 1325 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in Illinois pay between $60k–$165k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Illinois right now?

There are currently 3,964 open government & public sector positions in Illinois listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in Illinois?

Companies currently hiring include Chicago Public Schools, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Cook County Government, The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University, Northrop Grumman, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in Illinois?

Yes — 640 of the 3964 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (94 remote, 546 hybrid).

How do I apply for Government & Public Sector jobs in Illinois?

Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.