Join our team!

If you are looking to work in a challenging, yet rewarding environment, the Manhattan Park District is for you! Under new leadership, the Park District is looking to better serve the residents of this fast-growing community through expanded and improved services to those that call Manhattan home.

What you can expect

Our team operates in a professional and friendly environment, where collaboration and teamwork are appreciated and expected. Team members are both challenged and rewarded as our organization grows and changes in a community that wants more from their Park District.

Finding the right Fit

We value cultural fit as highly as we value education and training. We look for energetic team members who bring a positive attitude, exceptional communication skills, sensitivity to staff and community needs, outstanding customer service skills, open-mindedness, ability to embrace change, creativity, trustworthiness, dependability, and above all, a passion for serving the community!

Current Career Opportunities

• Athletics Instructor
• Maintenance II

Give Back!

Volunteers are a valued resource and integral Park District team members! Park District volunteers give back to the community by coaching youth teams, helping at special events, preserving our parks and natural resources, serving on our Foundation, and in so many other ways. If you are looking for an opportunity to give back to your community, we can find the right fit for you!

Current Volunteer opportunities

Love sports and working with children? Become a volunteer coach! We need coaches for the following leagues:

• Youth T-ball Coach
• Youth Baseball Coach
• Youth Soccer Coach

Love working with the community in a fun, face-paced environment? Join our special events team!

• Special Events Volunteer

Love working outdoors? We can use your help in maintaining our parks and natural areas!

• Parks Volunteer

Love working with people in an indoor setting? We can use your office and customer service skills at the Administration Office!

• Office Assistant

For more information about any of our volunteer positions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!