Parks Coordinator

Lead. Educate. Inspire. Protect Natural Spaces.

Join the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation team as the next leader of Green Cay Park, Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands, and Wakodahatchee Wetlands. This is an exciting opportunity to guide a mission-driven set of parks and nature facilities, connect people with the environment, and oversee programs that make a lasting impact on the community.

YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT

As the Parks Coordinator, you will:

·         Direct and supervise the daily operations of a large, complex group of parks and nature facilities.

·         Oversee trails, boardwalks, roads, grounds, facilities, exhibits, and natural areas — ensuring safe, welcoming, environmentally sensitive public spaces.

·         Lead, mentor, and support staff and volunteers across maintenance, programming, natural areas, visitor services, and wildlife care.

·         Plan, develop, and evaluate environmental education and nature-based recreation programs that inspire curiosity and encourage stewardship.

·         Manage the facilities budget, administrative operations, nonprofit partner (Friends of Green Cay), and fundraising initiatives.

·         Maintain strong public relations and represent the parks to schools, partner agencies, community groups, and advisory boards.

·         Coordinate renovation and construction projects, interagency work, commercial vendors, and contracted services.

·         Research, write, and monitor grants, accreditation submissions, and certification proposals.

·         Oversee rehabilitation and maintenance of wetlands, natural areas, and wildlife exhibits.

We create opportunities for healthy, happy living!

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following:

·         A Bachelor’s Degree in Parks/Recreation Administration, Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Business/Public Administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field; minimum of five (5) years of project coordination experience, including experience developing, implementing, and monitoring park and recreation operations or special projects,

OR

·         An unrelated Bachelor’s Degree; minimum of six (6) years of project coordination experience, including experience developing, implementing, and monitoring park and recreation operations or special projects,

OR

·         An Associate’s Degree in Parks/Recreation Administration, Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Business/Public Administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field; minimum of seven (7) years of project coordination experience, including experience developing, implementing, and monitoring park and recreation operations or special projects,

OR

·         An unrelated Associate’s Degree; minimum of eight (8) years of project coordination experience, including experience developing, implementing, and monitoring park and recreation operations or special projects,

OR

·         Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of nine (9) years of project coordination experience, including experience developing, implementing, and monitoring park and recreation operations or special projects.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Qualified applicants for this position:

·         Must possess five (5) years of supervisory experience in planning and directing park operations and projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

·         Experience researching, creating, and leading nature programs,

·         Experience maintaining interagency relationships (must specify on application),

·         Experience writing and monitoring grants, accreditation, and certification proposals, and

·         Experience working with community interest and advisory groups.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Become part of one of Florida’s premier park systems, located in a vibrant, diverse, rapidly growing community with extraordinary natural resources and cultural richness.