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.  

Part Time

Park Biologist

At Summit Metro Parks, our job is to collect, protect and perfect natural areas and biodiversity in and around Summit County for the perpetual benefit and enjoyment of our residents. As a part time biologist in our conservation department, your role is to provide direction toward this end primarily through ecological monitoring and assessment.

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

Conservation Maintenance

Primary seasonal maintenance focus on invasive species management (including herbicide application) requiring commitment to 40 hours per week. Reporting location: 790 Van Buren Avenue in Barberton to begin August 2026.

Seasonal

Naturalist

Under the direction of the chief of community engagement and community engagement managers, the seasonal naturalist helps in creating and presenting a variety of nature-based educational programs and recreational experiences for park visitors.