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Employment and Internship Opportunities
RECREATION SUPERVISOR
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT: Recreation, Natural Resources, & Culture
ANNUAL SALARY: $59,466 - $77,645
HOURS OF WORK: Varies
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Under direction, plans, develops, promotes and oversees recreation programs and activities designed to meet the needs of the community; recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates recreation leaders and other staff involved in program operations; does other related work as required.
All interested applicants are encouraged to apply by sending their resume by Tuesday, October 15, 2024 to: Ronette Chew, at 319 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 or via email to personnel@trentonj.org. For emails, the Subject Line should include the title of the job for which you are applying. Resumes can also be dropped off to the Department of Administration, 3rd Floor, Trenton City Hall.
COUNTY PARK MANAGER
BURLINGTON COUNTY
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, M&O and working with diverse staff in a results-oriented environment.
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.
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.
SALARY: $65,000
DEPT. PUCHASING SPECIALIST/CLERK
TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH
Hours/Week: 35
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Anticipated Start Date: October 15, 2024
The Township of Randolph is seeking applicants for the position of Department Purchasing Specialist/Clerk. Under direction, this position is responsible for compiling information to prepare purchase orders for procurement of a wide range of materials, supplies, equipment and services to support all activities of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. This position communicates with other members of the department, program volunteers and vendors while maintaining accurate records of invoices, tracking orders, and following up as needed. See https://www.randolphnj.org/Jobs.aspx for full details and pre-employment application. Interested and qualified candidates should submit a pre-employment application (found at https://www.randolphnj.org/Jobs.aspx), resume, and cover letter including salary history to Russ Newman, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (rnewman@randolphnj.org) .
MANAGER OF PARK MAINTENANCE
MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION
The Morris County Park Commission is seeking a Manager of Park Maintenance to manage the maintenance activities and operations for the Park Commission’s general-purpose parks and their amenities. The Manager oversees 30 employees and is responsible for planning, budgeting and enforcing work standards providing leadership and technical direction. The Manager acts as a Park Commission representative for contracted services and public interactions.
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of public park operations management experience. An Associate Degree in a related field is required; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Candidates must possess strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Thorough working knowledge of MS Office Software programs including Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint is required.
F/T position with a 40 hour work week. Salary is $94,500 with a comprehensive benefits package.
For complete job description and application instructions, please visit www.morrisparks.net/about/jobs/