Jobs at Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area

Assists with natural resource restoration across Metroparks properties by controlling invasive plants, supporting prescribed burns, producing native seed, removing brush and trees, maintaining equipment, and conducting environmental cleanup. The role involves outdoor fieldwork, pesticide and herbicide application under supervision, basic chainsaw use, ecological restoration, equipment maintenance, public interaction, and physically demanding work in varied weather and terrain.

Seasonal assistant supporting native plant propagation, greenhouse and field maintenance, seed collection and processing, harvesting, irrigation, weed control, prescribed burns, and equipment upkeep. The role involves working with volunteers, responding to customer questions, and assisting with conservation and restoration projects. Extensive outdoor labor, pesticide exposure, variable schedules, heavy lifting, and travel between Metroparks locations may be required.

Lead safe, engaging outdoor education and skills activities for campers and park visitors, including archery, paddling, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, and climbing. Set up and maintain equipment, interpret natural and cultural resources, support camp planning, direct assistants and volunteers, maintain facilities, and transport visitors and equipment between park locations. Work outdoors in varied weather and accommodate diverse participant needs.

Supports summer camp and park programming by setting up, facilitating, and tearing down outdoor activities such as archery, paddling, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, and climbing. Maintains safe, inclusive participant experiences, cares for equipment and facilities, performs cleaning duties, and transports visitors and equipment using trucks, trailers, vans, and occasional utility vehicles. Work is seasonal, part-time, outdoors, and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.