Park Manager in Training: Lead Park Operations

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Coaldale (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Park Manager Trainee to gain hands-on experience in the daily operations, maintenance, and planning of state parks. You will supervise staff, assist with budget processes, and interact with visitors while learning leadership skills under park management.

The role requires meeting minimum experience and education requirements, willingness to travel for training, and readiness to work a 37.5-hour week across shifts.

Qualifications

• Four years of paraprofessional or technical experience in a public park or recreation area; or
• Two years of paraprofessional or technical experience plus an associate degree in a related field; or
• A bachelor's degree in a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to meet educational requirements within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Learn Park Supervision: assist with guiding staff, reviewing performance, and supporting daily work activities
• Assist Budget Processes: participate in budget preparation, monitor expenditures, review purchasing needs
• Public Interaction: respond to visitor questions, assist with events, coordinate with agencies and partners
• Maintain Park Resources: contribute to natural resource care and help apply park rules and regulations
• Resource Stewardship: support efforts to maintain natural resources and safe park use
• Support Operational Planning: help organize schedules, manage workflow, and learn park operating standards
• Facility Management: support maintenance, repairs, and construction across park grounds and buildings

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Public park operations

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, forestry, engineering, natural sciences, landscape architecture, or related field

Associate degree in parks and recreation, forestry, engineering, natural sciences, landscape architecture, or closely related field

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Graduate within 3 months of qualifying degree

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Park Manager Trainee to gain hands-on experience in the daily operations, maintenance, and planning of state parks. You will supervise staff, assist with budget processes, and interact with visitors while learning leadership skills under park management.

The role requires meeting minimum experience and education requirements, willingness to travel for training, and readiness to work a 37.5-hour week across shifts.