Jobs at Peoria Park District

Teach and train students in multiple dance styles and techniques, from beginner through advanced levels. The intern will engage and motivate students, follow Park District policies and safety procedures, assist with signature events, and participate in professional development and team-building activities. The role is part-time, grant-funded, and involves physical activity, including standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Provide hands-on support for recreation programs serving individuals with disabilities. Lead or assist planned outings, provide personal care, supervise participants, manage behavior, and oversee aides/volunteers. Attend mandatory orientation and training. Must perform physical tasks including bending, stooping, sitting, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Manages Lakeview Park’s grounds, buildings, athletic fields, equipment, safety inspections, maintenance schedules, supplies, events, and budget expenditures. Supervises maintenance staff, volunteers, and assigned workers; performs or directs preventative maintenance; monitors HVAC and building systems; applies pesticides safely; coordinates event setup and cleanup; maintains records; and responds promptly to hazards, vandalism, and emergency conditions.

Manages recreation front desk operations, including staff supervision, training, customer service, POS and registration system administration, revenue reconciliation, records management, budgeting, supplies, facility rentals, and scholarship administration. The role also audits transactions, troubleshoots software and hardware issues, resolves customer and departmental concerns, supports payroll and reporting, and ensures compliance with financial, confidentiality, and safety procedures.

Manages grant and donor-restricted fund budgets, expenditures, cash flow, compliance, records, and reporting. Coordinates financial, programmatic, outcome, and impact data; prepares reports for funders, donors, auditors, and tax filings; supports grant proposals; and develops systems to improve grant administration, stewardship, and organizational compliance.

Manages corporate sponsorships, donor acknowledgements, development records, grant prospecting, and fundraising initiatives. Researches funding opportunities; prepares, writes, edits, and submits grant proposals, budgets, and supporting documents. Collects and communicates program outcomes and impact metrics through proposals, reports, presentations, marketing, and donor stewardship. Builds relationships with sponsors, donors, grantors, community organizations, and internal departments while managing deadlines and administrative requirements.

The FOCUS Program Facilitator assists in implementing activities for an adult day program, providing support and care for individuals with disabilities.

The Inclusion Services Staff at HISRA ensures the safety and inclusion of campers with disabilities, assisting program staff and communicating with families.

The Ice Rink Support is responsible for on-ice instruction, refereeing, facility supervision, ice maintenance, and patron services ensuring a safe atmosphere.

Patrol and monitor park areas, provide crowd and traffic control at events, guide patrons, report incidents to sworn officers, inspect for hazards, follow safety procedures, and perform related duties.

Prepare, store, and stock animal food and supplies; procure diets from approved vendors; maintain diet freezers/refrigerators to AZA/USDA standards; perform quality checks and inventory; update diet files/databases; report maintenance needs; follow safety procedures; assist with general husbandry and other duties as assigned.

Assist the Peoria Park District recreation team with planning, coordinating, and hosting community programs and events. Support logistics for initiatives like Power Lunches and resource fairs, participate in signature events and professional development, follow safety procedures and district policies, and perform physical tasks including prolonged standing and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Provide administrative and database support for development and membership operations: manage donor/member records, process gifts and memberships, run data imports/exports and reports, support fundraising and stewardship communications, coordinate meetings and events, assist with Raiser's Edge transition, and provide basic technical support for development systems.

Coordinate and grow Peoria Zoo memberships by recruiting, retaining, and renewing members; assist with member events, mailings, recordkeeping, fundraising and sponsorship efforts; support marketing, clerical tasks, and customer service; collaborate with district facilities to promote membership benefits and assist at donor and special events.

Support athletics programs by coordinating leagues, managing registration, assisting coaches with practices and equipment, preparing schedules, payroll and reports, participating in professional development, and ensuring safety compliance under manager supervision.

The Membership Sales Associate is responsible for engaging potential members, meeting sales goals, handling memberships, providing tours, customer service, and supporting marketing efforts.

Support after-school programs by supervising and assisting youth with homework, activities, and computers; maintain safety and supplies; participate in events, professional development, and team-building; follow Park District policies and safety procedures.