Employment | Portage County OH

POSITION TITLE: Park Ranger

DEPARTMENT: Ranger
SUPERVISOR: Chief Ranger
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURS: Full Time or Part Time
PAY RANGE: $16.00-30.00/Hour depending on experience and qualifications

DATE POSTED: April 15, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY: Join the dynamic Portage Park District as we develop an expanding system of parks, trails and preserves in Northeast Ohio. Park Rangers serve as commissioned Peace Officers and act as Park District law enforcement to ensure public safety and resource protection.

Mail or email the completed application, resume and cover letter to the address listed below. All three items must be included for application to be considered complete.

Portage Park District
705 Oakwood St.
Suite G-4
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
admin@portageparkdistrict.org (subject line: Park Ranger)

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POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Worker II

DEPARTMENT: Operations
SUPERVISOR: Operations Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt; Non-Civil Service Classified
HOURS: Full Time
PAY RANGE: Range begins at $15.50 – pay rate commensurate with experience

DATE POSTED: February 6, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY: This is a semi-skilled and skilled position within the Park District which performs in all areas of the operations department, including but not limited to: grounds-keeping, equipment maintenance, mowing, trail trimming and maintenance, minor construction and repairs, painting, cleaning, landscaping, litter removal, herbicide application, and other duties necessary for the upkeep of the park and its facilities.

You may apply online here.

POSITION TITLE: Summer Intern - Education & Outreach Department

DEPARTMENT: Education & Outreach
SUPERVISOR: Education & Outreach Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURS: Part Time - up to 20 hours/week
PAY RANGE: $10.00/hour

DATE POSTED: April 22, 2024
CLOSING DATE: May 3, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY: The Portage Park District Education & Outreach Department is seeking a part-time (up to 20 hours/week) summer Intern. The internship responsibilities include assisting at public events, education programs, community tabling events, and volunteer events. Social media, content creation, supply organization, and general park duties may also be part of the internship experience. Schedule is flexible and will include some evenings and weekends.

Email resume and cover letter to jcwhite@portageparkdistrict.org. Both items must be included for application to be considered complete.

Internships & Service Learning

Schools and organizations partner with the Park District to provide valuable volunteer service while learning important skills and knowledge. Classes and interns from the areas of Biology, Geography, Business, Public Relations and Recreation Management have worked on a variety of projects to enhance the value of Portage Parks.

If you, your group or class would like to partner with the parks on an idea or project, give us a call!