General Information
Employment
Support clean and safe parks for all at Summit Metro Parks.
From maintaining trails to conserving greenspace, interacting with visitors to working with community partners, every Summit Metro Parks employee plays a key role in helping the people, plants and wildlife of Summit County thrive.
View a full list of job postings below to learn how you can play a part in connecting visitors to nature through clean and safe parks.
To apply, please submit resume and letter of interest in PDF or WORD format to [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applications, phone inquiries cannot be accepted. Please utilize [email protected] for all inquiries and follow-up. We’re an equal opportunity employer.
Job Postings
Currently, there are no open full-time or part-time permissions. Please check back soon, or view seasonal employment opportunities below.
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
Horticulturalist Maintenance Worker
Maintain and enhance park district 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
Maintain and enhance park district 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
Naturalist
Help in creating and presenting a variety of nature-based educational programs and recreational experiences for park visitors. Work with community engagement staff to create experiences for urban and non-traditional audiences throughout Summit County who would not routinely visit Summit Metro Park programs or facilities because of identified barriers.
Seasonal
Service Center Maintenance Worker
Tackle a diverse range of hands-on projects, from roadway and trail upkeep to landscape beautification and building maintenance. Work alongside skilled professionals using a variety of equipment – from road repair equipment such as crack sealers and trucks to mowers and power tools – to complete essential repairs, renovations and improvements. 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.
