Overview
The ideal candidate will have context to outdoor recreation and experience in special events, outreach, and supervision. They should have a strong skillset in communication and project management including contract and people management. They will have experience with social media, and exposure to public relations, marketing, promotion concepts, and associated tactics. They will have outdoor industry knowledge and relationships along with comfort advocating within the community. They will also have general skills in backpacking, hiking, camping, paddling, cycling/mountain biking, and/or fishing, etc. and support programming as able. They will have the ability to build strong rapport with the public and be comfortable with public speaking. They will have good office skills.
About Five Rivers MetroParks
Five Rivers MetroParks is a park district located in the Greater Dayton Ohio Region of Southwest Ohio serving the citizens of Montgomery County through conservation, education and recreation. The park district manages 16,000 acres of land focused on habitat management while providing opportunities for the community to connect to nature through nature-based human-powered recreation facilities, programming and events.
MISSION
To protect the region’s natural heritage and provide outdoor
experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.
VISION
To be the conservation leader of a vital,
active, nature-based community.
PURPOSE
To protect natural areas, parks and river corridors and
promote the conservation and use of these lands and
waterways for the ongoing benefit of the people in the region.
