County Park Manager
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Compensation: $65,000
Burlington County Resource Conservation, Division of Parks, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of County Park Manager.
Responsibilities/Duties
The Park Manager reports to the Superintendent and assists in managing all aspects of the Parks System. Burlington County prides itself on the appeal of its Parks System, which includes parkland, a fairground, an amphitheater, a historic industrial village, art galleries, museums, other historic structures, and a regional trail network. The event calendar is extensive, offering an eclectic range of classes, workshops and exhibits including Health & Fitness, Nature, History, Art, and Culinary throughout our facilities, galleries, museums, and parks. In addition, there are concerts, festivals and diverse entertainment for all segments of the population throughout the year. Staff consists of approximately 50 members across Arts, History, Naturalists, Office, Maintenance, and Rangers.
The successful candidate will have the communication, organization and management skills to ensure events in the Parks System continue to be successfully conducted and facilities remain well maintained and inviting to the public. Candidates should have experience working in government, coordinating events, writing and administering grants, managing contractors, procurement, Maintenance & Operations, and working with diverse staff in a results-oriented environment.
Qualifications/Requirements
- EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in park planning and management, horticulture, forestry, landscape architecture, recreation, conservation, natural resource management, environmental sciences or comparable.
- LICENSE: valid New Jersey driver's license.
- EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of operational, administrative and managerial experience in a park system with an extensive event schedule.
Additional Information
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a detailed resume explaining your background and experience. Relevant professional degrees and certifications are desirable and should be presented accordingly as part of the application process.
Interested parties should email a detailed resume and cover letter to applications@co.burlington.nj.us. Please put Park Manager in the subject line.
Contact Information
Burlington County Parks
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