Assistant Commissioner: Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Leader

Worcesterchamber; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Worcester is seeking an Assistant Commissioner of Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery to lead planning, operations, and administration of city parks, cemeteries, golf course, and related facilities. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate capital projects while developing departmental policies and priorities.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in parks management, budgeting, and public administration, with extensive experience in supervisory roles and grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation management or related field required.
• Ten years of related work experience in parks and recreation/public administration.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• Five years of demonstrated budgeting experience.
• Ten years of customer service, constituent response, public meeting experience.
• Must pass CORI/SORI background checks.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Advise and recommend on supervision and administration of division programs.
• Assist in preparing budgets and monitoring financial statements.
• Allocate personnel, supplies, and equipment across divisions.
• Supervise staff and align policies with department goals.
• Develop and justify capital projects and review improvements for safety and quality.
• Recommend and administer contracts funded by the department.
• Represent the Commissioner at meetings and public forums.
• Prepare speeches to explain department activities publicly.
• Coordinate Park Master Plans and Open Space/Urban Forest plans.
• Seek and secure grant funding for department programs.
• Coordinate with other city departments for operational improvements.

Skills

Parks management

Public admin

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

GIS literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in parks & recreation management, public administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GIS software

CMR systems

HRM systems

Recreation Permitting Software

Urban Forestry Software

Cemetery Software

Job description

The City of Worcester is seeking an Assistant Commissioner of Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery to lead planning, operations, and administration of city parks, cemeteries, golf course, and related facilities. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate capital projects while developing departmental policies and priorities.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in parks management, budgeting, and public administration, with extensive experience in supervisory roles and grant