Employment

Help people ENJOY Summit Metro Parks.

To apply, please submit resume and letter of interest in PDF or WORD format to [email protected]. We’re an equal opportunity employer.  

Job Postings

full-time

Community Engagement Specialist

Under direction of the community engagement coordinator and community engagement manager(s), provide clerical, informational and operational support to staff, volunteers and patrons. Work at assigned nature/visitor center covering the information desk, aiding in programs throughout park district and providing customer service to the park staff, volunteers and public.

full-time

Donor Relations Coordinator

Implement Summit Metro Parks philanthropy programs. Coordinate the gift processing, gift acknowledgment and donor correspondence process. Plan and implement fundraising and donor cultivation events, conduct administrative and project management support and performs other duties as assigned.

full-time

Forestry Crew Leader

Reporting to the operations service manager, the forestry crew leader maintains and enhances park district lands and facilities by performing semi-skilled and skilled jobs in a manner which assures the highest standard of maintenance, safety and service to the public. Responsible for the maintenance and operations of assigned forestry related duties and responsibilities. Works with a team of technicians for the proper pruning and the safe removal of trees in the park district.

full-time

Park Ranger

Serves as a Law Enforcement Commissioned Peace Officer enforcing State of Ohio laws (Ohio Revised Code,) and Park District rules and regulations. Protects life, property, and maintains good order within the parks. Patrols assigned areas for the purpose of assisting park patrons to have a safe and enjoyable park experience. Provides information, education, and assistance to park visitors to achieve safety, security and resource protection. Performs duties with tact, diplomacy, discretion, respect, and impartiality.  

full-time

Park Technician I

Maintain and enhance the park district’s lands and facilities by performing unskilled and semi-skilled jobs in a manner, which assures the highest standard of maintenance, safety and service to the public.

full-time

Park Technician III

Maintains and enhance the park district’s lands and facilities by performing semi-skilled and skilled jobs in a manner which assures the highest standard of maintenance, safety and service to the public. Responsible for operating construction, heavy and specialized equipment necessary for construction and maintenance activities.

Part-time

Park Technician

Maintains and enhance the park district’s lands and facilities by performing semi-skilled and skilled jobs in a manner which assures the highest standard of maintenance, safety and service to the public. Responsible for operating construction, heavy and specialized equipment necessary for construction and maintenance activities.

Seasonal Employment Opportunities

To apply for seasonal positions, please complete the REQUIRED application form and return to [email protected] OR mail to: Human Resources, Summit Metro Parks, 975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron, OH 44313.

Seasonal

Boat Attendant

Be present at the boat facility at the designated park during the season to rent boats, sell merchandise and provide required safety equipment to users. To collect money, maintain records and prepare receipts. To maintain and clean boats, safety equipment and facilities.

Seasonal

Conservation Maintenance

Perform unskilled and semi-skilled duties necessary for the conservation of park natural areas, maintenance of park properties, areas, buildings, and facilities on a seasonal basis and to help with the construction of certain park improvement projects.

Seasonal

Cultural Resources Field Tech

Working under the direction of the Chief of Conservation, the employee will assist with cultural resource management projects throughout the district in cooperation with the Cultural Resources Staff. Duties will include the collection of historic and precontact data from secondary sources as well as site specific field studies and personal interviews. The employee will be responsible for cultural resource data collection, documentation, and analysis.

Seasonal

Horticulturalist & Maintenance Worker

Horticulturalist-maintenance worker maintains and enhances park district’s lands and facilities by performing unskilled and semi-skilled horticultural duties necessary for the maintenance of the park landscape beds. May be required to perform general maintenance of buildings and facilities on a seasonal basis and to help with the construction of certain park improvement projects.

Seasonal

Maintenance Worker & Campground Attendant

Perform unskilled and semi-skilled duties necessary for the maintenance of park properties, areas, buildings, and facilities on a seasonal basis and to help with the construction of certain park improvement projects. Greet park patrons, sell merchandise, provide information, and assist park patrons.

Seasonal

Maintenance Worker

Park maintenance worker maintains and enhances park district’s lands and facilities by performing unskilled and semi-skilled jobs in a manner which assures the highest standard of maintenance, safety and service to the public.

Seasonal

Service Center Maintenance

Tackle a diverse range of hands-on projects, from roadway and trail upkeep to landscape beautification and building maintenance. Contribute to creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment for our community by assisting with everything from routine maintenance and preventative care to special events and activities.

Seasonal

Park Biologist

Work includes but is not limited to assisting with or performing wildlife studies, forestry surveys, wetlands and stream delineations and assessments, and other botanical studies; collecting and preparing specimens and voucher labels; and participating in Citizen Science programs.