Starting Salary: $22/Hr-$27/Hr

(Starting pay depends on experience and certifications)

If you are looking to work in a challenging, yet rewarding environment, the Manhattan Park District is for you! The Manhattan Park District is looking to better serve the residents of this fast-growing community. With a growth rate of nearly 700 people per year, the Manhattan Park District is looking to expand its offerings and improve current services to those who call Manhattan home.

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Parks and Planning, is responsible for assisting in the overall maintenance of our parks and facilities! In addition, this position is relied upon to bring experience and knowledge to improve our organization's overall efficiencies and operations while being trusted to perform independently!

The right fit for someone looking to join our team would include a person with: a positive attitude, effective communication skills, an understanding and sensitivity to staff and community needs, a team mentality, passion in what they do, open-mindedness, ability to embrace change, has the drive and pride to do the job to the best of their ability never settling for less, is creative, innovative and is trustworthy.

This team member will operate in a professional and friendly environment, where collaboration and teamwork are appreciated and expected. This position will primarily work outdoors in all weather conditions and will work very closely with all areas of the organization. This team member should also be available for evenings or weekends on occasion and on-site for major activities or events when needed.

We highly value education and we fully support and encourage continuing education! For this position, experience and training are equally, if not more valuable, than an education. Please take a closer look at our Job Description and see if your experience/training fits our requirements!

Are you looking to make a difference in an environment in which you will be both challenged and rewarded? Are you up to the challenge of growing an organization in a community that wants more from their Park District? Do you meet the competencies for this job and want to work hard with a like-minded team? If so, come join us, and let’s make Manhattan better together!

Please go to https://manhattanparks.org/about-us/getinvolved for the full job description and application. Please email your Cover Letter, Resume, and Application to rgainous@manhattanparks.org by August 20, 2024 for consideration.