Full-Time Employment Opportunities

Senior Director of Operations

Position Overview

The Senior Director of Operations has significant involvement in overall Cleveland Metroparks strategic planning and management for the implementation, direction and leadership in the care and operations of an extensive and expanding park system.

Position Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Executive Director, actively participates in developing Park District policy, strategic planning objectives, budgets and expanding revenues
• Directly supervises major project areas of advanced planning, land acquisition, regional trails, construction and stewardship and interpretation and recreation
• Exercises full management of a large, diverse workforce of regular, union, non-union, seasonal and temporary professional, technical, administrative and support employees
• Develops and is accountable for performance goals which are aggressive, achievable and tied to long-term goals
• Manages a large Operating and Capital Budget and develops, justifies and defends proposed budget submissions/adjustments
• Serves as Park District’s representative to a number of external governmental organizations/agencies, assuring that the Park District’s operational and financial interests receive maximum attention and decisions are consistent with overall Park District strategic plan
• Serves as a member of the Park District’s senior management staff.  Chairs or serves on several key planning work groups that provide critical input to the Executive Director and/or Board of Park Commissioners

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will possess:

• Highly desired is a Master’s Degree in business administration or public administration
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in parks management, park and recreation administration, business or public administration, forestry, landscape architecture or closely related field.  Minimum of eight years of progressive experience in park management
• Must possess significant knowledge of general management, and supervisory principles and practices, and sound judgment and leadership skills.  A high emphasis is placed on cultural competence
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with divergent groups, local, state and federal elected officials
• Verifiable experience in collaborating with diverse employee and constituency populations
• Must be a non-smoker/tobacco user

The salary for Senior Director of Operations will be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.  Full salary range: $88,961 – $133,441/annually.  Typical hiring salary: $89,000 - $111,000/annually with a merit-based, annual performance salary adjustment.  Cleveland Metroparks offers an attractive benefit package, which includes:

• Membership in the Ohio Public Employees’ Retirement System
• Vacation and sick leave programs
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Paid life insurance with additional and/or dependent coverage at employee’s expense
• Deferred compensation program
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Compensation & Benefits package also includes complimentary golf at eight Park District golf facilities (employee only), and complimentary admission for employee and family to other Park District facilities including Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Process

To apply, submit a résumé detailing all direct experience including three professional references inclusive of address and telephone number to:

Email:                        resumes@clevelandmetroparks.com

Deadline:            Open Until Filled

Trails Development Manager

Cleveland Metroparks is seeking an enthusiastic and eminently qualified candidate to plan, administer and evaluate trail programs and projects.  The individual selected will join hundreds of like-minded employees dedicated to conservation, education and recreation, in support of the "Emerald Necklace", an open space of natural beauty and diversity.  This is a newly created opportunity to expand the trail network in one of the finest park districts in the United States. The position serves as the Park District’s manager for planning and development of new trails and trail additions.    

Cleveland Metroparks was established on July 23, 1917 to provide open space for the people of Greater Cleveland, as well as to conserve and preserve the natural valleys of the area. Today, Cleveland Metroparks consists of more than 22,000 acres of land in 16 reservations, 8 golf courses, over 100 miles of parkways, and the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.  It is a multiple winner of the AAPRA/NRPA Gold Medal Award. Cleveland Metroparks is a five (5) time winner of the prestigious NorthCoast 99 Award.  NorthCoast 99 is an annual recognition program that honors 99 great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio.    

The Park District offers an array of facilities and opportunities such as cross country skiing, hundreds of miles of trails (Bridal, hiking, physical fitness, mountain bike, and all purpose trails), fishing, picnicking, golfing, swimming, hiking, winter recreation including tobogganing, wildlife areas, outdoor education, and a wide variety of special events and programs.

Located on the shore of Lake Erie, Cleveland is a great place to live, work, and play. It’s one that is a must-see destination for tourists and a powerful force in the world economy. Cleveland and the Northeast Ohio region have best-in-class assets, attractions and opportunities and an alluring quality of life. It’s one that has four million diverse residents and an enviable lifestyle and a $140 billion economy. It’s one that has a rich history of civic involvement philanthropy. Medical care is world class.

The qualifications one must possess for Trails Development Manager include a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: environmental science, ecology, landscape architecture, recreation, park and recreation management, biological sciences, transportation planning, or related discipline, from an accredited college or university.  The qualified candidate will have a minimum of three years experience in all aspects of trail building: planning, project management, and verifiable experience in supervising construction crews and volunteers.  Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary as the Trails Coordinator will make presentations to local planning commissions, Cleveland Metroparks Board of Park Commissioners and the general public and stakeholders.  Additionally, s/he will serve as liaison with trail user and citizen advisory groups. Preferred are a trail certificate from U.S. Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Forestry Service and designation as a Certified Prescribed Fire Manager.  Must be willing to work weekends and attend evening meetings.

The salary range for the Trails Development Manager position is $47,000 – $70,000.  The position is open until filled.

Cleveland Metroparks invites applications to the position of Trails Development Manager.  Please provide with your résumé, a cover letter referencing position #11095 and describing how your background aligns with all the position qualifications.  Email your résumé to resumes@clevelandmetroparks.com

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Cleveland Metroparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to a diverse and talented workforce

For a complete listing of positions available call: 216-635-3211/24 hr. hotline.