ILSOS Summer Jobs - 2026 (Select Locations) - Illinois Secretary of State

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Multiple-Choice Tested Titles:

Tuesday 1:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM
Thursday 1:00 PM

Multiple-Choice Tested Titles with Keyboarding Assessment:

Wednesday 1:00 PM

Walk-in candidates may be accepted at the discretion of the testing center, if space is available; scheduled applicants will receive priority when testing. Unscheduled applicants (walk-ins) must have completed an online application prior to arrival or may complete an online application, in a Department of Personnel office, prior to the beginning of the testing session; allow at least 20 minutes.

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Testing is by appointment ONLY*. All appointments MUST be made within 48 hours of the scheduled test date (No walk-ins accepted). Please call for available dates and to schedule appointments.

An online application must be submitted prior to testing

Limited seating at DMV+ locations

DMV+ Locations:

Call 312-793-5515 for appointment

Melrose Park DMV 1903 N Mannheim Rd
Aurora DMV 970 N Lake St
Lake Zurich DMV 951 S Rand Rd

Test dates subject the change to accommodate holidays and availability, please call for appointment.

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ILSOS Summer Jobs - 2026 (Select Locations)

Statewide, IL

Temporary

Summer Worker

Student (High School)



Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title:   Summer Jobs - 2026
Division:     TBD
Union: N/A
Location:   Available Locations Listed Below

Available Locations
Beardstown - DMV	Harrisburg - DMV
Belvidere - DMV
Benton - DMV	Marion - DMV
Bradley - DMV	Mascoutah - DMV
Carbondale - DMV	Mattoon - DMV
Centralia - DMV	Rockford - DMV
Decatur - DMV	Silvis - DMV
East St Louis - DMV	Taylorville - DMV
Galesburg - DMV	Tilton - DMV
Granite City - DMV	Woodstock - DMV

Salary: High School $17.00 hourly - College $18.00 hourly - Graduate/Law Intern $25.00 hourly

Overview:
The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State is offering Illinois students, who are currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior, or will be attending a post-secondary program (college or trade school) this fall, the opportunity to gain professional experience related to the duties, responsibilities and operations of the Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide operational support across a wide variety of areas and departments. Many jobs are located in Secretary of State DMVs. Many jobs are also available in other departments, such as Business Services, Physical Services, the Executive Office, Administrative Hearings, Police, Personnel and the State Library, just to name a few.
Receive training and assignments designed to develop knowledge, understanding, and practical skills consistent with the various career disciplines within the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State.
Work with staff and the public, assisting with supporting and carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State, including implementation of programs and services.

Locations where summer jobs are available:

The Illinois Secretary of State will be offering summer jobs in various cities and locations across the State, including in the Chicago-land area and in the Springfield area, in both DMVs and office buildings.
When applying for a summer job, you will be able to choose up to 3 cities or locations where you would like to work this summer. Please choose the locations with your first choice first, second choice second, and third choice location third. If you only want to work in one location, then only list your first choice as your single location choice.

Specific Skills:

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Basic technology and computing skills, including Microsoft Suite platforms.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Self-starter and highly motivated work ethic.
Effective team member, who collaborates well with others.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with customers.

Eligibility:

MUST be enrolled at a high school/college/university or trade school for the upcoming calendar semester/quarter.
Must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Application Process:
To apply for a Summer Job at ILSOS:

Required: Please complete the online application to the right. Please note that the application requires you to upload or paste two items:
- a brief cover letter which explains why you want to work at the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State, AND
- a current resume showing your past work history and school achievements.
When you have completed the application and uploaded your cover letter and a resume, then hit the “submit application” button at the bottom of the application.
You will receive an automatic text or email from the Office of the Secretary of State confirming that you have submitted an application.

Questions about Your Application?
If you have any questions about your application, please do not hesitate to contact our Job Counselors. You can reach Jamillah Ali-Joyce at [email protected] or 312.793.3634 in Chicago and Derrick Mooney at [email protected] or 217.524.7086 in Springfield.

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