Jobs at Champaign Park District

Lead inclusive afterschool activities, supervise participants (including transitions, field trips, and water activities), provide first aid within training scope, maintain attendance and incident records, manage supplies and program spaces, communicate with program leadership, attend trainings, and support youth with disabilities in a safe, structured environment.

Support daily operations across Park District departments by assisting program planning, event coordination, marketing, research, and patron engagement. Rotate through departments, complete a capstone project, participate in trainings and meetings, and uphold safety, confidentiality, and professionalism while gaining hands-on recreation management experience.

Lead planning, design, and delivery of parks, trails, facilities, and capital projects; prepare plans, bid documents, and cost estimates; manage grants and procurement; coordinate stakeholders and regulatory agencies; supervise planning staff; facilitate public engagement; and support budgeting and long-term capital planning.

Support planning, coordinating, and facilitating adaptive recreation and inclusion programs. Assist with program logistics, participant engagement, documentation, research on best practices, staff training support, and present internship project outcomes. Maintain confidentiality and follow safety and Park District policies.

Officiate youth and adult flag football games and tournaments, enforce rules, ensure safety and sportsmanship, make impartial decisions, mentor junior officials, attend trainings and meetings, and work evenings and weekends.

Lead district-wide community engagement to connect underserved residents with parks and recreation. Build partnerships with organizations and schools, recruit and manage volunteers, coordinate outreach events and advisory groups, develop volunteer policies, evaluate program effectiveness, and collaborate across departments to expand access and inclusion.

Lead Virginia Theatre and Cultural Arts Division with strategic planning, program and facility management, budgeting, staff supervision, community partnerships, accessibility and safety compliance, and marketing collaboration to enhance cultural arts offerings.