Description
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is hiring two Deputy Directors to strengthen its executive leadership team. These roles support the Director in advancing high-quality services, strong operations, and meaningful community impact across the park system.
Deputy Director – Operations and Organizational Services Leads the systems and infrastructure that support service delivery across the department. This role oversees financial management, human resources, and internal operations, while advancing efficient processes, strong workforce practices, and effective coordination of capital projects and partnerships.
Deputy Director – Community Recreation & Youth Development Leads citywide recreation and youth development programs, with a focus on welcoming, accessible services for all communities. This role oversees recreation centers, youth initiatives, and partnerships, while strengthening program quality, community connections, and long-term sustainability.
Responsibilities
Deputy Director – Operations and Organizational Services Here's what you can expect to do:
- Direct financial oversight of operating, capital, and grant resources
- Lead human resources strategy, workforce development, and labor relations
- Strengthen internal systems, processes, and technology to improve efficiency
- Coordinate capital planning and project implementation with internal and external partners
Deputy Director – Community Recreation & Youth Development Here's what you can expect to do:
- Provide leadership for recreation center operations and youth development initiatives
- Build and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and public safety
- Advance equitable access, participation, and community engagement
- Support program sustainability through earned revenue strategies and service alignment
Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Sciences, or a related field and five (5) years of public administration experience, three (3) of which relate to the field of Parks and Recreation.
A combination of education and experience to equal 9 years or more can be used to qualify for the position.
City of Saint Paul
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55102
US
