Employment

The Board of Park Commissioners requires that all employees be residents of the State of Ohio.  Miami County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Applications and resume can be faxed, e-mailed or mailed.  To fill out an application, click here.  

Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity – Park Operations

Title: Maintenance (Full-Time position)
Organization: Miami County Park District
Location: Throughout Miami County, Ohio
Hours: Full-Time, Year-Round 
Salary: Range $15-20 per hour

The Miami County Park District is seeking a motivated individual with the right combination of experience and/or education in park maintenance, natural resource management, or a related field to become a member of our Park Maintenance Staff. This position assists, reports to and takes directions from the Operations Director, Assistant Operations Director, and Crew Leader.

This is a skilled laborer position in the maintenance and operation of Park District grounds and facilities. The Operation Department personnel have proven abilities in the fields of park land management and natural resource conservation. Typical job responsibilities include repairs of park facilities, daily opening and closing procedures, resource management, grounds and landscape maintenance, safety inspections, mowing of park property, general clean-up, minor construction projects, janitorial work, etc. This position involves weekend and evening hours. A valid Ohio Driver’s License is required.

All applicants must complete a Miami County Park District employment application and submit a resume. If a current employee, please notify Executive Director by letter your intention to apply for the position, whether existing application and resume are satisfactory or you may submit updated information.  

The salary range for this position is $15 to $20/hour. Starting salary will be dependent on experience. The selected individual is eligible for all benefits offered to full time Park District staff.  All application materials are due by April 1, 2023.  

For a detailed job description and application, visit our Administrative Office or go to https://www.miamicountyparks.com/about/employment

Miami County Park District – Park Maintenance
2645 East State Route 41
Troy, Ohio 45373
Phone: (937) 335-6273
Fax: (937) 335-6221
E-mail: protectingnature@miamicountyparks.com
Website: www.miamicountyparks.com

SEASONAL NATURALIST ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Seasonal Naturalist (Summer Eco-Splorers season)
Organization: Miami County Park District 
Location: Throughout Miami County, Ohio 
Salary: $12/hourly

Summary of Position and Duties:
The Seasonal Eco-Splorers Summer Naturalist will lead outdoor adventures and teach science concepts to elementary children with the Education Department. The primary responsibilities of the position will be to hike the trails in any given park with their assigned group, teaching/leading children in a fun, creative fashion. Set up and take down opportunities available for programs and you may be asked to drive a park vehicle full of equipment to and from a location. Field work will include but will not be limited to teaching/leading adventures on the topics of water cycle, habitats, types of rocks, landforms, Ohio history, compass, GPS, Earth resources, trees, insects, and watersheds. Willingness to dance and sing in front of groups is helpful. The position will require some strenuous field activities in demanding outdoor conditions. You will be expected to work 5 days a week, during Eco-Splorers summer weeks. Eco-splorers weeks are spread out over the summer, which may or may not be consecutive. Weekday hours are typically from 8:00-1:00. Reliable transportation is required.

Requirements for Consideration:

1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with preference given to individuals having two years of college, an associate degree, or four-year degree in education and or environmental studies/natural history.
2. Experience working with children or teaching may be considered in lieu of college degree.
3. Preferably a minimum of one year in a similar position.

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A resume with current contact information
2. Miami County Park District Job Application (see website)

Forward application package to:

Miami County Park District –Seasonal Summer Naturalist position      
2645 East St. Rt. 41
Troy, Ohio 45373
Phone: (937) 335-6273
E-mail: protectingnature@miamicountyparks.com