Established in 1917, Cleveland Metroparks is an accredited regional park system in Northeast Ohio that has helped catalyze the revival of Greater Cleveland and activation of Lake Erie as a regional destination. Building upon a century-old vision of interconnected urban parks ringing the city of Cleveland in an "Emerald Necklace," Cleveland Metroparks spans over 24,000 acres of land, with over 300 miles of trails across 49 diverse communities. The diverse park system features the nationally acclaimed Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 18 park reservations, eight golf courses, eight lakefront parks, dining and retail venues, and five educational nature centers. Cleveland Metroparks is the recipient of the 2021 National Gold Medal “Best in Nation” Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management and the Park District contributes to the region’s economy to the tune of approximately $873 million.

What types of employees are we seeking? ALL TYPES that would like to be a part of a mission-driven, award-winning, high achieving team. JOIN US! Cleveland Metroparks is seeking employees who want to protect nature, connect communities, and inspire conservation of our world. We offer a wide variety of careers and have an exciting range of hundreds of full time, part time, and seasonal jobs available across Greater Cleveland. The Park District is a 15-time recipient of the NorthCoast 99, an awards program that honors 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent, and celebrates top-performing companies. Achieving performance standards and accreditation from national organizations helps confirm that we are collectively meeting and exceeding the latest national standards and benchmarks. The trio of accreditations includes: Commission for the Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

Serving 49 diverse communities in six counties, our 18 park reservations, eight golf courses, eight lakefront parks, dining and retail venues, five educational nature centers, and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo offer more than fifty distinctive and enthusing locations to begin the work day, and your new career. Imagine a jobsite at an amazing Zoo, on a golf course, along the lakefront or at a marina, in a majestic reservation surrounded by the region's most popular natural resource, or in a fun restaurant or shop serving guests visiting from around the world. Join us; north, south, east or west of downtown Cleveland.

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