Employment Opportunities

​Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Richfield Heritage Preserve. ​Qualified candidates should forward resumes to office@rjrd.org.
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​JOB DESCRIPTION  
Position Title: Park Director – Richfield Heritage Preserve 
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Direct Reports:  Volunteer Coordinator (1), Seasonal employee (1)
Status: Salaried/Exempt Salary 
Paid Time Off: 80 Hours
Reports to:Chair of RJRD Board
Salary range of $40,000 to $48,000
Closing date of March 3, 2020
Job Content: 
Overall purpose of this position: 
  • Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the park.
  • Direct and manage park areas and staff.
  • Provide supervision and training to all part-time staff, volunteers and maintenance. 
 
Major activities to be performed in order to carry out the purpose of the position as described above: 
  • Identification of revenue opportunities.
  • Provide professional leadership and direction. Recruit, hire, train, evaluate staff and volunteers. 
  • Assist the RJRD Board of Trustees in the planning process. 
  • Plan and coordinate activities and events. Work with park partners to enrich the park experience. 
  • Participate in the development and monitoring of annual budget. 
  • Coordinate with civic and youth organizations; supervise volunteers, community service workers, scouts. 
  • Represent and promote the Park at public events. Serve as liaison with local community officials and partners. 
  • Establish and monitor safety and risk management programs. 
  • Perform regular inspections of park areas and facilities.
  • Advise RJRD Chair of Trustees of major park area activities, issues and problems. 
  • Investigate and resolve visitor complaints. 
  • Review and monitor Permits and Special Use Permits. 
  • Respond to a wide range of potential public operational or maintenance emergencies. 
  • Other duties, as assigned. 
 
Qualifications: 
  • Specific knowledge, training, skills or certifications for this position. 
 
Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree or related field or comparable experience, in park management, natural resource management, outdoor recreation, or related field.
  • Three to five years of progressively responsible park operation and management.
  • Demonstrated applied knowledge of park and facilities management required. 
 
Credentials/Licenses/Certifications:
  • Valid driver’s license with clear driving record.
  • Acquire and maintain (at the Districts expense) CPR/AED and first aid certifications for the professional rescuer required.
  • Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is preferred. 

Other Qualifications:
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical items and maintenance. 
  • Supervisory and conflict resolution skills. 
  • Written and oral communication skills; presentation skills. 
  • Computer skills; word processing, spreadsheets. 
  • Interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all types of people. 
  • Problem solving and decision-making skills. 
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and time management skills. 
  • General planning, budgeting, purchasing and accounting skills. 
  • Physical agility to perform required duties. 
 
Essential Physical Demands and Working Environment 
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk (often on uneven terrain), talk and hear.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   
  • The employee must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.