Burlington Parks, Recreation, & Waterfront

Director of Parks, Rec. & Waterfront

The Director of Parks, Recreation & Waterfront provides strategic and operational leadership for the planning, development, and management of Burlington’s parks, recreation, waterfront, cemetery, and urban forestry systems. This role is responsible for guiding the department’s vision, aligning resources with community needs, and ensuring safe, equitable, and vibrant public spaces and programs for all residents and visitors. The Director oversees budgeting, personnel, capital planning, program evaluation, and external partnerships while serving as a key liaison to community organizations, regulatory bodies, and other City departments. This position is a mayoral appointment; the Director serves at the pleasure of and reports directly to the Mayor. 

Complete job posting linked here.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union 
Pay Grade: $110,710.32 - $124,677.33 Annually
Remote Tier 2: Up to one (1) day remote/week.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov. 

Town of Charlotte

Recreation Director

The Town of Charlotte, Vermont (population 3,900) is seeking candidates for the position of Recreation Director.

The Recreation Director is responsible for managing Town of Charlotte sponsored recreational programs, recreation equipment and facilities to meet the needs of various age groups, in accordance with the Sports Program Mission Statement, and for managing the Charlotte Town Beach. The Director plans, implements, administers, coordinates, monitors and evaluates recreation programs for the Town. The Director further works in conjunction with the Recreation Commission in developing and proposing a budget to the Selectboard. The Town’s Recreation Department has budget of $150,000 for fiscal year 2024-25.

The Selectboard is seeking an individual with a collaborative and team-oriented approach; strong organizational skills; the ability to develop and work within a budget; and experience in developing, implementing and managing recreational programs. Candidates should also possess excellent communication, community engagement, organizational, problem-solving and leadership skills. A baccalaureate degree, or equivalent, in recreation or sports management or related fields is preferred. However, candidates with comparable work experience are highly encouraged to apply. A complete job description is available at https://charlottevt.org/jobs.

The salary range for the position is $45,240 – $54,600, DOQ. The position is also eligible for health, dental and retirement benefits. Background check required. Charlotte is an EOE and values diversity and inclusiveness in the community and workplace. Email applications, including a cover letter and resumé, to townadmin@townofcharlotte.com. This position will remain open until filled.  

Essex Parks & Recreation

Trails Coordinator

The Town of Essex is accepting applications for full-time employment for a Trails Coordinator in our Parks and Recreation Department.

The Trails Coordinator coordinates the management and enhancement of municipal-owned lands and approved easement parcels throughout the community of Essex.  They will develop, coordinate and conduct trail maintenance projects. The Trails Coordinator will continuously make all community trails and open spaces more known and welcoming to the public through accurate, easy to understand, and readily accessible information.

The full job description can be found here: Trails Coordinator.