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Job Opportunities

Looking for an exciting seasonal, part-time or full-time job? The Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation employs 34 full-time staff, representing the divisions of Administration, Horticulture, Park Maintenance & Construction, Golf, Golf Maintenance, Golf Operations, Recreation, Senior Citizen Services, Sports, and Special Events and Marketing.

 

We offer jobs for people of all ages, flexible schedules, great working conditions and competitive wages. Our environment allows you to work as a team or an individual, depending on the position. If you are self motivated, enjoy working outdoors, enjoy serving the public, and look for a challenging yet rewarding position, Valpo Parks is for you!

 

Please refer to the available seasonal part-time and full-time positions shown below, and respond by completing an Application for Employment and submitting it to the Park Department at 3210 North Campbell Street.

 

FULL-TIME POSITIONS
Horticulture Groundskeeper
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SEASONAL & PART-TIME POSITIONS
Parks
Concierge/Guest
Relations Staff
Golf
Player Assistants
Golf Course Seasonal Maintenance Golf
Operations
Park Patrol Horticulture Staff Customer Service Assistants Youth Softball Umpires
Youth Soccer Officials Baseball Umpires Tennis Instructors Preschool Staff
Park Store / Boathouse Staff Rogers-Lakewood Gate Staff Part-time Recreation Staff Camp Director
Camp Counselor Special Event Assistants ASA Adult Softball Umpires Adult Soccer Officials
Volleyball Officials T-ball and Denim Officials  Group Hayride Operator Winter Recreation Staff
Park Mower Operators Rogers-Lakewood Director

 

We are accepting applications for the highlighted positions (in orange) at this time. Please call the Department of Parks & Recreation at 462-5144 for additional information.

 

Remember, we will have many more part-time positions as new programs and opportunities begin! Some positions are seasonal, and begin approximately in March or April. They are usually 30-40 hours per week and continue through the early fall. Other positions are summer only (after the school season), and may be 20-40 hours per week. All seasonal and part-time positions may have schedules that require employee availability on weekends and/or evenings.

 

Questions?


Need additional information? Then contact Customer Service at (219) 462-5144.

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