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Mecosta County Park Commission Employment

Full-Time, Year-Round Employment

The Mecosta County Park Commission is currently accepting applications for a full-time, year-round Assistant Operations Manager. ​Under the general supervision of the Full Time Operations Manager with oversight provided by the Park Superintendent, the Assistant Operations Manager will perform a variety of functions involving day to day park operations, oversight of seasonal park managers, interns and staff, scheduling and planning of events, implementation of established policies and procedures, payroll reporting, staff scheduling, adherence to operating budgets, maintenance of staff files such as training and disciplinary reports, as well as various supervisory and administrative functions as delegated by the Operations Manager. This position will be required to be on call for park emergencies during non-administrative office hours, up to and including acting as a temporary manager at any Mecosta County Park if necessary.
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Job Title:  Assistant Operations Manager
Job Location:  Paris, Michigan
Employment Type:  Full-Time, Year-Round
Travel:  Occasional
Starting Salary:  $36,400
Start Date:  February-March, 2021
Application Deadline:  Friday, January 15th, 2021 @ 5:00 PM  
Posting Date:  December 17, 2020​​
​​Interested parties may submit an application, cover letter and resume before 5:00 PM on Friday, January 15th, using one of the following methods:
  1. Email: admin@MecostaCountyParks.com
  2. Fax: 231.832.2078
  3. Mail: Mecosta County Parks, 22250 Northland Dr. Paris, MI 49338
  4. Drop off: By scheduled appointment (231) 832-3246 

Seasonal Employment

The Mecosta County Park Commission has five year-round employees’ and hires approximately 43 seasonal employees each operating season.  If a full-time position becomes available at any time the job position will be advertised locally, posted through social media and listed as a separate link on this page.  Each season we begin accepting applications for seasonal positions in late February or early March.  Seasonal positions typically run from April through early October.  These positions include titles such as Park Management, Park Ranger, Office Ranger, Custodian, Maintenance, Concessions Worker, and Activity Programmer.  Potential employees are encouraged to apply for a specific position and park location that best suits their career goals and employment history.  A brief list of job descriptions in available below, or complete job descriptions for each position may be obtained through the parks administrative office.
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If you would like to apply for seasonal employment with the Mecosta County Park Commission you may obtain a job application from the parks administrative office or download the employment application below.  Physical and drug test required.  
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All applications shall be submitted to the parks administrative office for consideration.  The office is closed to the public at this time, so please submit your application for consideration using one of the options listed below.

By email: 
admin@mecostacountyparks.com

By fax: 
(231) 832-2078
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Or by mail:
Mecosta County Park Commission
Employment Application
22250 Northland Drive
Paris, MI 49338
The Mecosta County Park Commission has adopted the Mecosta County drug free work place policy.  A drug test and pre-employment physical will be required of any individual offered employment with the Mecosta County Park Commission.
 
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Mecosta County Parks!
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Mecosta County Park Commission

22250 Northland Drive
Paris, MI 49338
(231) 832-3246
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School Section, Merrill-Gorrel and Paris Parks
  • Home
  • County Parks
    • Park Information
    • County Parks Map
    • Paris Park
    • Brower Park
    • School Section Lake
    • Merrill-Gorrel
    • Davis Bridge Park
    • Tubbs Lake
    • Haymarsh Lake
    • White Pine Valley
  • Online Reservations
  • Information
    • Park Events
    • Rules, Rates & Cancellations
    • Public Notice, Meetings, Planning and Policies
    • Big Rapids Area
    • Cabins
    • Family Group Camp
    • Donate A Bench Program
    • Employment
  • Contact