Park Management Trainee

Austin Community College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and benefits

Growth opportunities

Vibrant work environment

Benefits

Job summary

A public educational institution in Philadelphia seeks a motivated individual for a park management training role. This position provides an opportunity to develop knowledge in park operations such as administration, horticulture, and recreation. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in relevant fields. The institution values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being, offering a vibrant work environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university with major coursework in park administration, horticulture, forestry, or landscape architecture.
• Completion of a bachelor's degree program, including coursework determined by the Personnel Department to be equivalent to the specified coursework.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge and skills in park management with formal training.
• Receive training and on-the-job experience in park operations.
• Perform work under the supervision of an administrative superior.

Skills

Park operations

Administration

Horticulture

Education

Bachelor's in park administration

Bachelor's in horticulture

Bachelor's in forestry

Bachelor's in landscape architecture

Tools

GEO mapping

Job description

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All applications will be accepted from 12/22/2025 to 01/04/2026.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

General Job Description

This is work of a training nature, developing knowledge and skills in park management. Assignments are limited but of increasing scope and difficulty as an incumbent receives formal training and on the job experience in such park operations as administration, horticulture, arboriculture, grounds maintenance, and recreation. As experience is attained, an incumbent becomes eligible for promotion to the next level of park manager. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior.

Education

Completion of a bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university with major coursework in park administration, horticulture, forestry, or landscape architecture.

Alternative Education

Completion of a bachelor's degree program, including coursework determined by the Personnel Department to be equivalent to the specified coursework.

You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up-to-date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.

Send certifications or transcripts for review to: Jenna Smith